Existentialism

Can we actually “know” the universe? (Allen)

February 28th, 2007  |  Published in Existentialism, Astronomy, Truth, Quotes, Humor and Satire

Can we actually “know” the universe? My God, it’s hard enough finding your way around in Chinatown.

–Woody Allen, Getting Even (1971) in The Complete Prose of Woody Allen, 170

What if everything is an illusion and nothing exists? (Allen)

February 13th, 2007  |  Published in Existentialism, Quotes, Humor and Satire

What if everything is an illusion and nothing exists? In that case, I definitely overpaid for my carpet.

–Woody Allen, Without Feathers (1975) in The Complete Prose of Woody Allen, 10