“The sound of the flute will cure epilepsyand sciatic gout.”
Quote by Theophrastus
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Theophrastus
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. more
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