Heraclitus
Heraclitus
Heraclitus of Ephesuswas a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, a native of the Greek city Ephesus, Ionia, on the coast of Asia Minor. He was of distinguished parentage. Little is known about his early life and education, but he regarded himself as self-taught and a pioneer of wisdom. From the lonely life he led, and still more from the apparently riddled and allegedly paradoxical nature of his philosophy and his stress upon the needless unconsciousness of humankind, he was called "The Obscure"...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPhilosopher
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If you do not expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail.
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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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If you do not the expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail.
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The road uphill and the road downhill are one and the same
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The universal cosmic process was not created by any god or man; it forever was, is, and forever will be, an Ever living Fire
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People that love wisdom must be acquainted with very many things indeed.
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You can never step into the same river; for new waters are always flowing on to you.
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Those who love wisdom must investigate many things
understanding doe teach
Learning many things does not teach understanding
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A hidden connection is stronger than an obvious one.
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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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The only thing that is constant is change.
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Time is a game played beautifully by children.
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Those who approach life like a child playing a game, moving and pushing pieces, possess the power of kings.