All Sayings

46 sayings found from the Ancient era

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Time is the wisest counselor of all.

— Pericles c. 5th Century BCE (approximate)
Humorous

For when I am weak, then I am strong.

— Saint Paul c. 55-56 CE
Humorous

The best physician is also a philosopher.

— Galen 170 CE
Controversial

Superstition is cowardice in the face of the Divine.

— Hypatia c. 400 CE
Strange & Unusual

If a son strikes his father, his hand shall be cut off.

— Hammurabi c. 1754 BCE
Humorous

For I consider that the greatest happiness is to lead people to the Dhamma.

— Ashoka the Great c. 243 BCE
Controversial