Thales of Miletus

Cosmology Ancient Greek -624 – -546 337 quotes

Considered the first philosopher and scientist, he proposed that water was the fundamental element of the universe.

Quotes by Thales of Miletus

Do not be a rebel, but be obedient.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a traitor, but be loyal.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a hypocrite, but be sincere.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a slanderer, but be truthful.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a deceiver, but be honest.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a betrayer, but be faithful.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a hater, but be a lover.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be an enemy, but be a friend.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a stranger, but be a citizen.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a foreigner, but be a native.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a barbarian, but be a Greek.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a slave, but be free.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a poor man, but be rich.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a sick man, but be healthy.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be an old man, but be young.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Do not be a dead man, but be alive.

Diogenes Laërtius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Nothing is more active than thought, for it travels over the universe.

Diogenes Laërtius, 'Lives of the Philosophers'

Nothing is more ancient than God, for he was never created.

Diogenes Laërtius

The most beautiful thing is the world, for it is God's creation.

Diogenes Laërtius

The greatest is space, for it contains all things.

Diogenes Laërtius