Careful Words

philosopher (n.)

Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.

Alexander Pope (1688-1744): Essay on Man. Epistle iv. Line 390.

For still the world prevail'd, and its dread laugh,

Which scarce the firm philosopher can scorn.

James Thomson (1700-1748): The Seasons. Autumn. Line 233.

For there was never yet philosopher

That could endure the toothache patiently.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616): Much Ado about Nothing. Act v. Sc. 1.

He was a veray parfit gentil knight.

Geoffrey Chaucer (1328-1400): Canterbury Tales. Prologue. Line 72.

  Shall I show you the muscular training of a philosopher? "What muscles are those?"—A will undisappointed; evils avoided; powers daily exercised; careful resolutions; unerring decisions.

Epictetus (Circa 60 a d): Wherein consists the Essence of Good. Chap. viii.