Immanuel Kant Quotes

Who was Immanuel Kant?

Quotes by Immanuel Kant on The Cite Site German 18th century philosopher known for his magnum opus Critique of Pure Reason. Other major works of his include Critique of Practical Reason, the Metaphysics of Morals and the Critique of Judgment.

Born April 22, 1724
Died February 12, 1804
Aged 79 years old

Books by Immanuel Kant



Best 6 Quotes by Immanuel Kant

“Happiness is not an ideal of reason but of imagination.”

“Metaphysics is a dark ocean without shores or lighthouse, strewn with many a philosophic wreck.”

“Morality is not the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy, but of how we may make ourselves worthy of happiness.”

“Rules for happiness: Something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.”

“So act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world.”

“To be is to do.”

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