To do the same thing over and over again is not only boredom: it is to be controlled by rather than to control what you do.
HERACLITUSAnd some men are as ignorant of what they do when awake as they are forgetful of what they do when asleep.
More Heraclitus Quotes
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Whoever cannot seek the unforeseen sees nothing for the known way is an impasse.
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Abundance of knowledge does not teach men to be wise.
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To be evenminded is the greatest virtue. Wisdom is to speak the truth and act in keeping with its nature.
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War is father of all, and king of all. He renders some gods, others men; he makes some slaves, others free.
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The universal cosmic process was not created by any god or man.
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Those who love wisdom must investigate many things.
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Man is on earth as in an egg.
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Nothing endures but change.
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Men that love wisdom must be acquainted with very many things indeed.
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Wisdom is one thing, to know how to make true judgment, how all things are steered through all things.
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It is hard to contend against one’s heart’s desire; for whatever it wishes to have it buys at the cost of soul.
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Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.
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What are men? Mortal gods. What are gods? Immortal men.
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Character is destiny.
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Because it is so unbelievable, the Truth often escapes being known.
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