Of Hilary Putnam – "He’s a quantum philosopher. I can’t understand him and his position at the same time." - Sidney Morgenbesser

When asked his opinion of pragmatism, Morgenbesser replied "It's all very well in theory but it doesn't work in practice."

A student once interrupted him and said, "I just don't understand." He responded, "Why should you have the advantage over me?"

On the : Morgenbesser, ordering dessert, is told by the waitress that he can choose between apple pie and blueberry pie. He orders the apple pie. Shortly thereafter, the waitress comes back and says that cherry pie is also an option; Morgenbesser says "In that case I'll have the blueberry pie."