What are men? Mortal gods. What are gods? Immortal men.
HERACLITUSYou could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
More Heraclitus Quotes
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Eyes are more accurate witnesses than ears.
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People ought to fight to keep their law as to defend the citys walls.
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The unlike is joined together, and from differences results the most beautiful harmony.
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Hide our ignorance as we will, an evening of wine soon reveals it.
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Allow yourself to think only those thoughts that match your principles and can bear the bright light of day.
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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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Whoever cannot seek the unforeseen sees nothing for the known way is an impasse.
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The best people renounce all for one goal, the eternal fame of mortals; but most people stuff themselves like cattle.
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Men who wish to know about the world must learn about it in its particular details.
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Even what those with the greatest reputation for knowing it all claim to understand and defend are but opinions.
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Men that love wisdom must be acquainted with very many things indeed.
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Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy.
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If you do not expect the unexpected, you will not find it; for it is hard to be sought out and difficult.
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All men have the capacity of knowing themselves and acting with moderation.
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Silence, healing.
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