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
All things are water.
What is difficult? To know oneself. What is easy? To advise another.
What is the most just? To do no wrong.
What is the greatest? Space, for it contains all things.
What is the swiftest? Mind, for it speeds through everything.
Do not adorn yourself with beauty, but with good deeds.
Do not be proud, but be humble.
Do not be a flatterer, but be sincere.
Do not be a gossip, but be discreet.
Do not be a liar, but be truthful.
Do not be a thief, but be honest.
Do not be a murderer, but be merciful.
Do not be a glutton, but be temperate.
Do not be a drunkard, but be sober.
Do not be a spendthrift, but be frugal.
Do not be a miser, but be generous.
Do not be a coward, but be brave.
Do not be a fool, but be wise.
Do not be a madman, but be sane.
Do not be a tyrant, but be just.