"What is it that is most beautiful? - The Universe; for it is the work of God. What is most powerful? - Necessity; because it triumphs over all things. What is most difficult? - To know one's self. What is most easy? - To give advice. What method must we take to lead a good life? - To do nothing we would condemn in others. What is necessary to happiness? - A sound body and a contented mind".
—Thales (624-586BC)
"Nothing is more active than thought, for it travels over the universe, and nothing is stronger than necessity for all must submit to it".
—Thales (624-586BC)
"Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing".
—Thales (624-586BC)
"Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light".
—Thales (624-586BC)
"The past is certain, the future obscure."
—Thales (624-586BC)
"If there is neither excessive wealth nor immoderate poverty in a nation, then justice may be said to prevail."
—Thales (624-586BC)
"Hope is the most universal of human possessions."
—Thales (624-586BC)
"Suretyship (Dogma) is the precursor of ruin."
—Thales (624-586BC)
"Place is the greatest thing, as it contains all things."
—Thales (624-586BC)
"Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still."
—Thales (624-586BC)