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“Pure truth no man has seen, nor ever shall know.”

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Xenophanes, a Greek philosopher born around 570 BC in the Greek colony of Colophon and died around 476 BC, is considered one of the pioneers of Western philosophy. He is known for his profound thoughts on nature and the universe. Xenophanes emphasized the unity and infinity of the universe and proposed unique views on the nature of gods and humans. more

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