Bits of Wisdom #8 : Heraclitus
From the ancient till modern times, Greece has been the homeland for many important historical events and people who have marked the history of the country and have influenced the course of the world. People with talent, inspiration, and vision have set the grounds of modern civilization. Ancient thinkers words on life, success, courage and character hold true centuries later and can be just the pick-me-up we need, whatever the work day throws at us. The Ancient Greek philosophers used few words, 'quotes', to express pearls of wisdom that stand up today as guidelines for living wisely and compassionately.
HERACLITUS
Philosopher of the 4th century BC
“There is nothing permanent except change”
“Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character”
“Big results require big ambitions”
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man”
“If you do not expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail”
“The chain of wedlock is so heavy that it takes two to carry it - and sometimes three”
“You cannot step into the same river twice”
“Eyes and ears are poor witnesses to people if they have uncultured souls”
“Much learning does not teach understanding”
“Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy”
“Justice will overtake fabricators of lies and false witnesses”
“Nothing endures but change”
“Hide our ignorance as we will, an evening of wine soon reveals it”
“It is hard to contend against one's heart's desire; for whatever it wishes to have it buys at the cost of soul”