Man is on earth as in an egg.
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The poet was a fool who wanted no conflict among us, gods or people. Harmony needs low and high, as progeny needs man and woman.
HeraclitusHeraclitus It is better to hide ignorance, but it is hard to do this when we relax over wine.
HeraclitusHeraclitus The road up and the road down is one and the same.
HeraclitusHeraclitus The nature of things is in the habit of concealing itself.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Wisdom is one thing, to know how to make true judgment, how all things are steered through all things.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Day by day, what you do is who you become.
HeraclitusHeraclitus People ought to fight to keep their law as to defend the citys walls.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Wisdom consists in speaking and acting the truth.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Because it is so unbelievable, the Truth often escapes being known.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Stupidity is better kept a secret than displayed.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Nothing is, everything is becoming.
HeraclitusHeraclitus The Cosmos was not made by gods but always was and is eternal fire.
HeraclitusHeraclitus History is a child building a sandcastle by the sea, and that child is the whole majesty of man’s power in the world.
HeraclitusHeraclitus The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny – it is the light that guides your way.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Greater dooms win greater destinies.
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