Giambattista Vico

Philosopher Historian Philologist Italian 1668 – 1744

Pioneer of historical philosophy, proposed cyclical theory of civilization.

375 quotes

"Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see"
Kindness
"Hope sustains humanity through its darkest hours"
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of fear but action despite it"
Courage
"Dreams are the mind's window to the infinite"
Dreams
"Creativity is the bridge between thought and reality"
Creativity
"Power without wisdom is tyranny"
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master"
Money
"Health is the foundation of all happiness"
Health
"Adventure reveals the depths of the human spirit"
Adventure
"Technology is merely an extension of human capability"
Technology
"Art is the expression of the human soul"
Art
"Music is the voice of the divine"
Music
"Faith is the light that guides the uncertain"
Faith
"Leadership is the art of inspiring others"
Leadership
"Work is the means by which humans transform the world"
Work
"Death is the completion of life's journey"
Death
"Perseverance is the path to all great achievements"
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens the heart to greater blessings"
Gratitude
"Peace is the natural state of the enlightened mind"
Peace
"Nature teaches all lessons to those who listen"
Nature
"Success is the product of virtue and effort"
Success
"Friendship is the highest form of human connection"
Friendship
"Family is the foundation of civilization"
Family
"Happiness is the alignment of desire with reality"
Happiness
"The past instructs the present to protect the future"
History
"Philosophy seeks to understand the nature of being"
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages"
Literature
"Politics is the art of compromise and justice"
Politics
"War is born from the failure of wisdom"
War
"Motivation springs from understanding one's purpose"
Motivation