Why this theme matters
Across 4 recurring voices here (notably Ludwig Wittgenstein and John Stuart Mill), limits is framed through Analytic Philosophy and Utilitarianism. Some passages define limits; others warn how it fails; still others relocate it inside habit, community, or language.
In the history of philosophy
Discussions of limits travel through Chinese and European modern traditions. Compare the quotations below with their school labels rather than forcing a single definition.
Thinkers in this collection
John Stuart Mill , Ludwig Wittgenstein , Zhuangzi , Friedrich Schiller , Talmudic tradition , Thomas Aquinas , Ibn Tufayl
Frequently asked questions
What did philosophers say about limits?
They disagreed in productive ways. In this archive, Ludwig Wittgenstein, John Stuart Mill, and related voices treat limits as something to clarify, cultivate, or critique—not merely to celebrate.
Where can I find philosophy quotes about limits?
This theme page gathers 9 verified English quotations tagged Limits, with links to thinkers and sources.
How should I read quotes about limits?
Read the sentence, then check school and source. A compact line is an entry point into an argument about limits, not a substitute for the surrounding text.