No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.
HERACLITUSWe are most nearly ourselves when we achieve the seriousness of the child at play.
More Heraclitus Quotes
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And some men are as ignorant of what they do when awake as they are forgetful of what they do when asleep.
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Knowledge of divine things for the most part is lost to us by incredulity.
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Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy.
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Much learning does not teach understanding.
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Nothing endures but change.
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Whoever cannot seek the unforeseen sees nothing for the known way is an impasse.
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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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There is exchange of all things for fire and of fire for all things, as there is of wares for gold and of gold for wares.
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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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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.
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All things come into being by conflict of opposites.
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War is the mother of everything.
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The nature of things is in the habit of concealing itself.
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How can you hide from what never goes away?
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Applicants for wisdom do what I have done: inquire within
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