“ Human nature has no real understanding; only the divine nature has it. ”
Heraclitus, On Nature (c. 535 – c. 475 BCE). copy citation
| Author | Heraclitus |
|---|---|
| Source | On Nature |
| Topic | human nature |
| Date | c. 535 – c. 475 BCE |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by William Harris |
| Weblink | http://community.middlebury.edu/~harris/Philosophy/heraclitus.pdf |
Context
“If all existing things were smoke, it is by smell that we would distinguish them. (7)
59. In Hades souls perceive by smelling. (98)
60. Corpses are more fit to be thrown out than dung. (96)
ON THE DIVINE
61. Human nature has no real understanding; only the divine nature has it. (78)
62. Man is not rational; there is intelligence only in what encompasses him.
63. What is divine escapes men's notice because of their incredulity. (86)
64. Although intimately connected with the Logos, men keep setting themselves against it.”
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