Greek Philosopher Quotes - Page 6

• Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig.

  Epictetus

  Inspirational, Patience, Figs

  Epictetus (1866). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.48

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• The ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus taught his students that what happens to them is not as important as what they believe happens to them. In this engaging and provocative book, Eldon Taylor provides his readers with specific ways in which their beliefs can lead to success or failure in their life undertakings. Each chapter provides nuggets of wisdom as well as road maps for guiding them toward greater self-understanding, balance, responsibility, and compassion.

  Stanley Krippner

  Book, Believe, Responsibility

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• Socrates said he was not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.

  Plutarch

  Patriotic, Greek, Patriotism

  Plutarch (1888). “Morals: Ethical Essays. Translated, with Notes and Index. by Arthur Richard Shilleto”

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• Practice yourself, for heaven's sake, in little things, and thence proceed to greater.

  Epictetus

  Philosophical, Practice, Discipline

  "Epictetus: Discourses and Enchiridion".

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• In stark contrast with the views of the Greek philosophers and with those of the rest of western intellectuals to the present day, Chinese Taoist thought always defended individual liberty and laissez-faire while attacking the systematic and coercive use of violence typical of government.

  Jesus Huerta de Soto

  Government, Views, Greek

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• Indian monks were the first to choose the garden as the proper setting for their lives, which were devoted to the
  contemplation of the divine; but with a prophetic eye we may see that the garden will often be dedicated in a
  like manner: at a later time Greek philosophers, and monks in early Christian days, will retire into their
  gardens for united, yet silent, contemplation.

  Marie-Luise Gothein

  Life, Christian, Time

  Marie-Luise Gothein, Walter P Wright (1979). “History of Garden Art: Originally published in two volumes”, p.29, Gardenvisit.com

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