A man’s character is his fate.
HERACLITUSWhat are men? Mortal gods. What are gods? Immortal men.
More Heraclitus Quotes
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Stupidity is better kept a secret than displayed.
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Abundance of knowledge does not teach men to be wise.
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Deliberate violence is more to be quenched than a fire.
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Opposition brings concord. Out of discord comes the fairest harmony.
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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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It is better to hide ignorance, but it is hard to do this when we relax over wine.
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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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You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
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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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Even what those with the greatest reputation for knowing it all claim to understand and defend are but opinions.
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You may travel far and wide but never will you find the boundaries of the soul.
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To God all things are fair and good and right, but men hold some things wrong and some right.
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Those who love wisdom must investigate many things.
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Greater dooms win greater destinies.
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Whoever cannot seek the unforeseen sees nothing for the known way is an impasse.
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