“ Wisdom consists in speaking and acting the truth, giving heed to the nature of things. ”
Heraclitus, On Nature (c. 535 – c. 475 BCE). copy citation
| Author | Heraclitus |
|---|---|
| Source | On Nature |
| Topic | wisdom truth |
| Date | c. 535 – c. 475 BCE |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by William Harris |
| Weblink | http://community.middlebury.edu/~harris/Philosophy/heraclitus.pdf |
Context
“Of those whose discourses I have heard there is not one who attains to the realization that wisdom stands apart from all else. (108)
8.. I have searched myself. (101)
9. It pertains to all men to know themselves and to be temperate. (116)
10. To be temperate is the greatest virtue. Wisdom consists in speaking and acting the truth, giving heed to the nature of things. (112)
11.. The things of which there can be sight, hearing, and learning ---- these are what I especially prize. (55)
12. Eyes are more accurate witnesses than ears. (101a)
13. Eyes and ears are bad witnesses to men having barbarian souls.”
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