Hey guys! I made another quotes list for the philosophers, since I left some out and there were quotes that deserved their own post. Once again, I hope you like these quotes and think they are inspirational!

• “The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.”
• “Intellect is the swiftest of things, for it runs through everything.”
• “Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still.”
• “Nothing is more active than thought, for it travels over the universe, and nothing is stronger than necessity for all must submit to it.”

• “Out of difficulties grow miracles.”

• “In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.”
• “Knowledge is power.”
• “The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.”
• “Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.”
• “The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky; which is a number of small stars, not seen asunder, but giving light together: so it is a number of little and scarce discerned virtues, or rather faculties and customs, that make men fortunate.”

• “Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.”
• “A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.”

• “Anything you’re good at contributes to happiness.”
• “To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.”
• “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”
• “The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.”
• “To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.”
• “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.”

• “You are that vast thing that you see far, far off with great telescopes.”
• “Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.”
• “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
• “I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.”
• “You don’t look out there for God, something in the sky, you look in you.”
• “Never pretend to a love which you do not actually feel, for love is not ours to command.”
• “To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float.”
• “No work or love will flourish out of guilt, fear, or hollowness of heart, just as no valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.”

• “Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.”

• “It is only in our decisions that we are important.”
• “Life begins on the other side of despair.”
• “The best work is not what is most difficult for you; it is what you do best.”
• “Being is. Being is in-itself. Being is what it is.”
• “We must act out passion before we can feel it.”
• “Everything has been figured out, except how to live.”
• “If you are lonely when you’re alone, you are in bad company.”
• “There is only one day left, always starting over: it is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk.”
• “Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you.”

• “He has the most who is most content with the least.”

• “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

• “Vanity is but the surface.”
• “Man’s greatness lies in his power of thought.”
• “The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing.”

• “Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.”
• “There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.”
• “Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.”
• “We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.”
• “Life is supposed to be a series of peaks and valleys. The secret is to keep the valleys from becoming Grand Canyons.”

• I took physical chemistry and modern physics at the same time, so I got to see similar material from two different perspectives, which gave me a better understanding of it overall. I expect this to happen next semester with Instrumental Analysis and Advanced Physics Lab (where we learn the details of NMR in both courses). Those are great semesters!
• When chemistry-related concepts are mentioned in physics classes, I actually understand the importance/meaning of it because I’ve almost completed the degree rather than just taking gen chem (and vice versa).
• Since chemistry and physics can apply to many other fields, I feel like I have a simultaneously deeper and broader understanding of the world than I would if I only had one major.
• There are certain fields—such as nuclear physics—where someone with a background in both chemistry AND physics is extremely valuable (i.e., there are types of jobs that only someone with that specific background can fill adequately).
• On a similar note, you more than double your possible career choices! Because not only can you choose from jobs that apply to each degree individually, but you can also find unique jobs that require both!
• Because I have been trained to think in both perspectives, I think of really interesting and thought-provoking types of questions. Sure, it impresses professors, but more importantly, it makes me a unique type of thinker in my fields (i.e., I’m not hard-set into the mindset of one specific field).
• I get to enjoy the jokes about the rifts between chemistry and physics from both sides!
• If you decide to drop one of your majors, you’ll still get a degree! And that extra experience you have is still valuable (after all, it’s still on your transcript even if it’s not a full, separate degree)!

• It’s hard. Be prepared to work your ass off.
• Starting “too late” gives you a guilt to finish both, even if you only want to finish one of your degrees (I added my physics major because I wanted to ditch chemistry, but DAMN I’m so close to a chemistry degree that I “might as well”—and your advisors WILL push you to “just finish it”, even the super nice ones).
• If you don’t really love both of your majors, you will hate yourself for spending time on classes that “don’t matter”.
• Occasionally, chemistry and physics have opposite conventions for certain things (such as in thermodynamics). It can be confusing to keep track of them.
• If one of your majors comes more naturally to you, or you’re doing better in the “harder” major, you might underestimate it or think you’re “above it”. Which is a BAD mindset to have. DO NOT DO THIS. Both majors are valuable, difficult, and worth your effort and attention in different ways. Try to remind yourself of why you started each major. That you love learning. Because sometimes your motivation does wane.
• People have less sympathy for your busyness because, well, you decided to take on the workload! (So, don’t complain to single majors about it because they will not appreciate it.)
• Sometimes my physics professors ask really simple chemistry-related questions to the class, obviously expecting me to answer. And sometimes I don’t know what they’re talking about because my chemistry knowledge is too deep to predict what they were hinting at (and vice versa). Not a big deal, but slightly embarrassing.

• You can have a social life. I know that I have time to if I really wanted to (I’m just introverted). Other double majors do. Maybe not as grand a social life as single majors, but it can happen if that’s important to you.
• It’s not impossible. Clearly, people do it enough. So can you, if you want. It is hard, and that shouldn’t be underscored, but you will survive.
• You don’t have to be a “genius” to have a double major. You just have to have a curiosity and a work ethic. If you’re also a genius, that’s just a bonus. It’s not required.
• Conversely, just because someone is a double major doesn’t mean they’re a genius. Don’t treat them special or fuel their ego. They don’t need it, and neither do you (i.e., there’s no reason to feel bad if you’re not a double major—don’t compare yourself to others).

• How do you organize your notes?
• How do you take notes in class?
• Have any tips of binder organization?
• How do you study before tests?
• How do you write science papers?
• I forgot everything from last semester… What should I do?
• How do I deal when there’s so much to do but so little time!?
• What is the “blank sheet method”?
• How do you study for finals? x and x
• Rewriting my notes works for me; how can I do it more effectively?

• How should I study for chemistry?
• How should I study for organic chemistry?
• How should I study for calculus?
• How should I study for [other specific class]?
• How should I study to get 5s on my AP exams?

• Do you have a basic list of study supplies? x and x
• Where did you buy your book stand? | Is it good for heavy textbooks?
• Do you buy physical textbooks or eBooks? | Where do you buy them?
• What’s the hype with mini Moleskines? | Where can I buy some?
• What should I put in the mini Moleskines?
• Is there a better alternative to Moleskine notebooks?
• Best books for bio/biochem/chem majors?
• What do you use your colored pens for? | What pens do you use for notetaking?
• What are you favorite pens?
• Where did you get your laptop stand?
• What are some good study apps?
• Tablets or real notebooks?
• Where do you buy your Cornell notebooks? | Are they helpful?
• Do Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones work?
• Where is your desk from? & What is on your desk?
• What kind of calculator would you recommend?

• Should I expect freshman year of college to be a breeze or really difficult?
• How can I study more efficiently so I have time for friends and extracurriculars?
• My professor doesn’t lecture well; what should I do?
• What’s the most challenging part of college?
• I have to work a lot to pay for college; any advice?
• How do I get into a research lab?
• How can I stay on top of studying, extracurriculars, work, and friends? x and x
• How many clubs should I participate in?
• How should I deal with mental illness in college?
• What can I do to stay involved while still being able to maintain a good GPA?
• How can I figure out my learning style?
• What are the most important things you’ve learned in college?

• Any advice for undecided majors? x and x
• What kind of classes can I expect as a chem major?
• I really love biology and chemistry; is biochem the major for me?
• How do I choose between biochemistry and chemistry as a major?
• I want to be a neurosurgeon; what major should I choose?
• Why did you switch from pre-MD/PhD to pre-PhD?
• Why did you decide against medical school?
• My advisor said I don’t have the mind for chemistry. Should I switch majors?
• I’m not that great at math… Should I give up on science?
• What are the pros and cons of a double major?

• How do I recover from a bad exam grade?
• How do I recover from a bad semester?
• Can I get As without pulling all-nighters?
• I’ve been giving 200% but only getting Bs; how can I fix this?
• I’m average or low GPA; am I taking the right path?
• Is my high school GPA a good indicator for university and career performance?

• What studyblrs would you recommend? x and x
• How can I become a successful studyblr?
• Any tips for writing original posts?

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