Heraclitus

Philosopher Ancient Greek 540 – 480

Taught that change and flux are fundamental to existence.

381 quotes

"Those who hear me must also understand that all is one."
Philosophy
"Time is a river of passing events."
Time
"The people love lies."
Truth
"God is day and night."
Nature
"All things are born from strife."
"The cold things grow hot."
Change
"We are and we are not."
Philosophy
"True knowledge is knowing that you know nothing."
Knowledge
"The way of man is not the way of the gods."
Philosophy
"Work out your own salvation; no one else can do it for you."
Work
"Everything changes except change itself."
Change
"The greatest things require the greatest effort."
Perseverance
"From discord comes the sweetest harmony."
Art
"Things keep their secrets."
Nature
"To change one's life: 1. Start immediately. 2. Do it flamboyantly. 3. No exceptions."
Motivation
"The most important things are hidden."
Wisdom
"The wise adapts himself to circumstances."
Wisdom
"All is flux, nothing is permanent."
Change
"Opposition brings concord."
Peace
"Harmony is hidden, not obvious."
Peace
"The path less traveled is often the better road."
Adventure
"One cannot enter the same river twice."
Time
"A day without laughter is a day wasted."
Humor
"The superior man is anxious lest he should not get the better of himself."
Strength
"All things emerge from behind and disappear into darkness."
Nature
"The logos is common to all things."
Philosophy
"Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward."
Courage
"To live the fullest you must escape the known."
Adventure
"The mind is stronger than any physical force."
Strength
"Failure is the path to success."
Success