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Socrates was too honest to be a politician and live

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Quotes from the Past

The ‘Father of Modern Philosophy’, Socrates was tried and executed for his beliefs. “I was really too honest to be a politician …

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Diogenes looking for a human being

May 14, 2021April 15, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
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Diogenes the Cynic, also known as Diogenes of Sinope, often resorted to theatrical devices to demonstrate a philosophical point. According to Diogenes …

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Antisthenes’ Biography and Attributed Quotes

July 17, 2022February 11, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
Antisthenes

Antisthenes was a disciple of Socrates and later founded the Cynical School of Philosophy which came to prominence in the 3rd Century …

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Diogenes the Cynic’s quotes are sometimes astonishing but always insightful

May 4, 2021October 20, 2020 by Quotes from the Past
Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man

Diogenes the Cynic, a native of Sinope, was the son of Hicesius, a public banker responsible for minting coins. Diogenes remains a …

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The most perfect political community

July 17, 2022July 25, 2020 by Marika

“The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control and outnumbers both of the other classes.” …

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Wisdom begins in wonder. ~ Socrates

May 16, 2021February 20, 2017 by Marika

“Wisdom begins in wonder” is an epigram attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. It is an adaption of a quote found …

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