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370 BC–286 BC Greece
Theophrastus (c. 370 BC – c. 286 BC) was a Greek ethical, metaphysical and natural philosopher. He was a follower of Aristotle, and succeeded him as head of the Peripatetic school, where he taught Demetrius of Phalerum.
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Remember that life holds out many pleasing deceits to us by the vanity of glory; for that when we are beginning to live, then we are dying. There is, therefore, nothing more profitless than ambition.
Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.
If you are an ignorant man, you are acting wisely; but if you have had any education, you are behaving like a fool.
Superstition would seem to be simply cowardice in regard to the supernatural.
When we are beginning to live, then we are dying. There is, therefore, nothing more profitless than ambition.
The Unseasonable man is one who will go up to a busy person, and open his heart to him. He will serenade his mistress when she has a fever. He will address himself to a man who has been cast in a surety-suit, and request him to become his security. He will come to give evidence when the trial is over.
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