“Remember that life holds out many pleasing deceits to us by the vanity of glory; for that when we are beginning to live, then we are dying. There is, therefore, nothing more profitless than ambition.”
Quote by Theophrastus
Author
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
You May Also Like
“The sound of the flute will cure epilepsyand sciatic gout.”
“When I lie where shades of darkness Shall no more assail mine eyes.”
Source: Old rhymes and new
“Do diddle di do, Poor Jim Jay Got stuck fast In Yesterday.”
Source: Poems for children
“Three jolly huntsmen, In coats of red, Rode their horses Up to bed.”
Source: Collected Poems
“Dobbin at manger pulls his hay: Gone is another summer's day.”
Source: Collected Poems, 1901-1918
“All but blind In his chambered hole Gropes for worms The four-clawed Mole.”
Source: Down-Adown-Derry