Theophrastus (371 BC - 287 BC) was a Greek philosopher and scientist whose work spanned multiple fields, including botany, zoology, logic, and ethics. He is considered one of the greatest scientists of ancient Greece and was a student and colleague of Aristotle. Theophrastus's writings have had a profound impact on later science and philosophy.
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“One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.”
“Ah, yes, superstition: it would appear to be cowardice in face of the supernatural.”
“The sound of the flute will cure epilepsyand sciatic gout.”
Source: The characters, or, the manners of the present age
“I would define boastfulness to be the pretension to good which the boaster does not possess.”
“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.”
Source: The characters of Theophrastus
“Superstition would seem to be simply cowardice in regard to the supernatural.”
Source: Θεοφραστου Χαρακτηρες
“Love is the affection of a mind that has nothing better to engage it.”
“Waste of time is the most extravagant and costly of all expenses.”
“The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host.”