Lucian of Samosata

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“They see nothing indecent in sexual intercourse, whether heterosexual or homosexual, and indulge in it quite openly, in full view of everyone. The only exception was Socrates, who was always swearing that his relations with young men were purely Platonic, but nobody believed him for a moment, and Hyacinthus and Narcissus gave first-hand evidence to the contrary.”

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

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“The city was filled to overflowing with persons who had neither brains nor individuality, who bore no resemblance to men that live by bread, and had only their outward shape to distinguish them from sheep.”

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

dream magician

“Dreams are great magicians.”

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

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“Human life is under the absolute dominion of two mighty principles, fear and hope, and that any one who can make these serve his ends may be sure of rapid fortune.”

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

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"Now that I know what I want, I don't have to hold on to it quite so much."

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

happiness within

"Realize that true happiness lies within you."

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

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"The world is fleeting; all things pass away; Or is it we that pass and they that stay?"

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

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"The happy think a lifetime short, but to the unhappy one night can be an eternity."

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

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"Dancing is as old as love."

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)

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"The wealth of the soul is the only true wealth."

― Lucian of Samosata (125-180)