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 glutton.

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Do not be a drunkard.

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Do not be a spendthrift.

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Do not be a miser.

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Do not be a coward.

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Do not be a rash man.

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Do not be a fool.

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Do not be a madman.

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Do not be a slave to your passions.

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Do not be a slave to money.

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Do not be a slave to pleasure.

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Do not be a slave to ambition.

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Do not be a slave to fear.

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Do not be a slave to anger.

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Do not be a slave to envy.

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Do not be a slave to hatred.

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Do not be a slave to revenge.

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Do not be a slave to pride.

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Do not be a slave to vanity.

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Do not be a slave to ignorance.

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