Thales of Miletus

"The deepest knowledge comes from questioning what seems obvious."

"The wise person changes his mind when presented with better arguments."

"Change is the signature of a living universe, not a flaw in creation."

"The wise man does not give the right answer, he poses the right question."

"Water is the principle of all things."

"Even the smallest act of kindness is never wasted."

"The greatest wealth is the poverty of desires."

"To know thyself is the beginning of true wisdom."

"All things are full of gods and spirits."

"The most difficult thing is to know yourself."

"Change is the only constant in the universe."

"He who has hope has everything."

"The measure of a man is what he does with power."

"In silence, we find the truth we seek."

"Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies."

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain."

"The foundation of justice is good faith."

"Where there is unity, there is strength."

"Nature rewards the patient observer."

"True freedom lies not in the absence of constraint, but in the mastery of oneself."

"The art of life is knowing what to overlook."

"Science begins with wonder and observation."

"To love is to give of oneself freely."

"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out."

"The coward dies a thousand deaths; the brave but one."

"In every difficulty lies opportunity."

"Work is the price of success."

"Dreams are the rehearsals of tomorrow's reality."

"Laughter is the music of the soul."

"Beauty is truth made visible."