Shocking Sayings

25 sayings found from the Ancient era

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To eat when you are sick, is to feed your sickness.

— Hippocrates c. 460–370 BCE (approximate)

The mind's inclination follows the body's temperature.

— Galen 2nd century CE (commonly attributed)

It is not poverty that is feared, but the opinion about poverty.

— Epictetus c. 108 AD

Alexander ignored his advisers by his regard for all people with law and government.

— Eratosthenes 3rd century BCE (recounted by Strabo)

Enemies are not to be despised, however humble; and friends are not to be trusted, however great.

— Attila the Hun c. 5th century AD