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Quotes by Heraclitus

Greek philosopher known for his views on change and flux
Welcome to our collection of profound insights by Heraclitus, an influential philosopher from ancient Greece. Dive into the wisdom of this enigmatic thinker, whose ideas continue to inspire and challenge us today. Discover his thought-provoking perspectives on life, nature, change, and the human condition. Explore the depths of Heraclitus' philosophical teachings and embark on a journey of self-discovery and contemplation. Immerse yourself in the timeless words of this legendary philosopher and uncover a treasure trove of knowledge and enlightenment.

No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man. Read Summary

Big results require big ambitions. Read Summary

Much learning does not teach understanding. Read Summary

The sun is new each day. Read Summary

The chain of wedlock is so heavy that it takes two to carry it - and sometimes three. Read Summary

Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy. Read Summary

God is day and night, winter and summer, war and peace, surfeit and hunger. Read Summary

Hide our ignorance as we will, an evening of wine soon reveals it. Read Summary

Deliberate violence is more to be quenched than a fire. Read Summary

The best people renounce all for one goal, the eternal fame of mortals; but most people stuff themselves like cattle. Read Summary

Even sleepers are workers and collaborators in what goes on in the Universe. Read Summary

There is nothing permanent except change. Read Summary

If you do not expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail. Read Summary

Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play. Read Summary

Justice will overtake fabricators of lies and false witnesses. Read Summary

The hidden harmony is better than the obvious. Read Summary

You cannot step into the same river twice. Read Summary

Eyes and ears are poor witnesses to people if they have uncultured souls. Read Summary

To do the same thing over and over again is not only boredom: it is to be controlled by rather than to control what you do. Read Summary

Nature is wont to hide herself. Read Summary