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.
HERACLITUSWhat are men? Mortal gods. What are gods? Immortal men.
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Time is a game played beautifully by children.
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No one that encounters prosperity does not also encounter danger.
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People ought to fight to keep their law as to defend the citys walls.
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Whoever cannot seek the unforeseen sees nothing for the known way is an impasse.
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What are men? Mortal gods. What are gods? Immortal men.
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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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To be evenminded is the greatest virtue. Wisdom is to speak the truth and act in keeping with its nature.
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To get everything you want is not a good thing. Disease makes health seem sweet. Hunger leads to the appreciation of being full-fed. Tiredness creates the enjoyment of resting.
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Man is on earth as in an egg.
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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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Big results require big ambitions.
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Deliberate violence is more to be quenched than a fire.
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Doctors cut, burn, and torture the sick, and then demand of them an undeserved fee for such services.
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Stupidity is better kept a secret than displayed.
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