Thales of Miletus
Considered the first philosopher and scientist, he proposed that water was the fundamental element of the universe.
Quotes by Thales of Miletus
He was the first to fix the solstices.
He was the first to determine the size of the sun's diameter.
He was the first to determine the size of the moon's diameter.
He was the first to teach that the stars are not fixed.
He was the first to teach that the universe is infinite.
He was the first to teach that the universe is eternal.
He was the first to teach that the universe is one.
He was the first to teach that the universe is governed by law.
Water is the first principle of all things.
The world is animated and full of gods.
What is the most difficult thing? To know yourself. What is the easiest? To give advice.
Mind is the most powerful of all things, for it rules over all.
Happiness is health of body and peace of mind.
The most just thing is the world, for it is the work of God.
Do not do that which you would blame others for doing.
Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.
The past is certain, the future obscure.
The greatest good is to be free from pain.
The most common thing is hope, for even those who have nothing else possess it.
The most useful thing is virtue, for it makes all things good.