Theophrastus Quotes

Theophrastus Quotes & Quotations
Name:
Theophrastus
Type:
Philosopher
Nationality:
Greek
Birth year:
370 BC

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    Ah, yes, superstition: it would appear to be cowardice in face of the supernatural. Theophrastus
  • 2
    An orator without judgment is a horse without a bridle. Theophrastus
  • 3
    One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer. Theophrastus
  • 4
    The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host. Theophrastus
  • 5
    Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. Theophrastus
  • 6
    We must consider the distinctive characters and the general nature of plants from the point of view of their morphology , their behavior under external conditions, their mode of generation, and the whole course of their life. Theophrastus

 

 

 

 

 

 

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