Quote of Xenophanes - There is no justice in putting...
Biography - Xenophanes:
Greek philosopher, theologian and poet. (*Approximate years of birth and death)..
Born: -570 - Died: -475
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
Born: -570 - Died: -475
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
There is no justice in putting strength on a level above wisdom.
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Quotes about strength:
On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.
There are two ways of contesting, the one by the law, the other by force; the first method is proper to men, the second to beasts.
Quotes about wisdom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Quotes about Justice:
'No soul is willing to be robbed of truth', he says. The same holds of justice, too, of temperance, of kindness, and the like. It is most necessary to remember this continually, for thus you will be more gentle to all men.
Xenophanes also said...
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