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One soul dwelling in two bodies. — AristotleWe should behave to our friends as we would wish our friends to behave to us. — Aristotle · 240Friends share all things. — PythagorasFriendship3 quotes
One soul dwelling in two bodies. — AristotleFriends share all things. — PythagorasOf all the means which wisdom acquires to ensure happiness throughout the whole of life, by far the most important is friendship. — Epicurus · 240Education2 quotes
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. — AristotleLearning is an ornament in prosperity, and a refuge in adversity. — AristotleHow to live2 quotes
Pleasure is the beginning and the end of living happily. — Epicurus · 240It is impossible to live pleasurably without living wisely, well, and justly, and impossible to live wisely, well and justly without living pleasurably. — Epicurus · 240Materialism2 quotes
Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods. — Socrates · 240How many things I can do without! — Socrates · 399 BCPleasure2 quotes
Pleasure is the beginning and the end of living happily. — Epicurus · 240It is impossible to live pleasurably without living wisely, well, and justly, and impossible to live wisely, well and justly without living pleasurably. — Epicurus · 240Simple living2 quotes
Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods. — Socrates · 240How many things I can do without! — Socrates · 399 BCTime2 quotes
Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. — Theophrastus · 240Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light. — ThalesValue of education2 quotes
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. — AristotleLearning is an ornament in prosperity, and a refuge in adversity. — AristotleWisdom2 quotes
Know thyself. — ThalesTime is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light. — ThalesAnger1 quote
In anger we should refrain from both speech and action. — PythagorasAttachment (Buddhism)1 quote
Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods. — Socrates · 240Beauty1 quote
Beauty is a gift of God. — Aristotle · 240Consequences of lying1 quote
Liars when they speak the truth are not believed. — Aristotle · 240Controlling one's anger1 quote
In anger we should refrain from both speech and action. — PythagorasCustom and convention1 quote
There is a written and an unwritten law. The one by which we regulate our constitutions in our cities is the written law; that which arises from custom is the unwritten law. — Diogenes Laertius · 240Death1 quote
Death, therefore, the most awful of evils, is nothing to us, seeing that, when we are death is not come, and when death is come, we are not. — Epicurus · 240Downsides of wealth1 quote
He has not acquired a fortune; the fortune has acquired him. — Bion of BorysthenesEpistemology1 quote
In truth we know nothing, for truth lies in the depth. — Democritus · 240Generosity1 quote
Friends share all things. — PythagorasGolden rule1 quote
We should behave to our friends as we would wish our friends to behave to us. — Aristotle · 240Happiness1 quote
Pleasure is the beginning and the end of living happily. — Epicurus · 240Hedonism1 quote
Pleasure is the beginning and the end of living happily. — Epicurus · 240Hope1 quote
Hope is a waking dream. — Aristotle · 240Human nature1 quote
The soul of man is divided into three parts, intelligence, reason, and passion. Intelligence and passion are possessed by other animals, but reason by man alone. — PythagorasIntrospection1 quote
Know thyself. — ThalesKnowledge1 quote
In truth we know nothing, for truth lies in the depth. — Democritus · 240Law1 quote
There is a written and an unwritten law. The one by which we regulate our constitutions in our cities is the written law; that which arises from custom is the unwritten law. — Diogenes Laertius · 240Learning1 quote
Learning is an ornament in prosperity, and a refuge in adversity. — AristotleLiars1 quote
Liars when they speak the truth are not believed. — Aristotle · 240