What is a philosopher?

According to my teacher, a philosopher is a blind man who can see a black cat in a dark room. What do you think that means? Isn't this man great?

Exact definition
A person who regulates his or her life, actions, judgments, utterances, etc., by the light of philosophy or reason.

Inspirational Quote

Thornton Wilder:

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate -- that's my philosophy.
The Skin of Our Teeth, 1942

Love Quote

Alfred Tennyson:

I hold it true, whate'er befall;

I feel it, when I sorrow most;

'Tis better to have loved and lost

Than never to have loved at all.

Erich Fromm:

Infantile love follows the principle: "I love because I am loved."

Mature love follows the principle: "

I am loved because I love."

Immature love says: "I love you because I need you."

Mature love says: "I need you because I love you."

Success Quotes

Bessie Stanley (adapted; erroneously attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson):

To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;

To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.

This is to have succeeded.