What becomes was not, and what ceases to be shall not be—con... - Zeno of Elea

This quote is attributed to Zeno of Elea.

"What becomes was not, and what ceases to be shall not be—contradiction dissolves generation."

Zeno of Elea Truth

Philosopher Ancient Greek 490–430

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