Thales of Miletus

A multitude of words is no proof of a prudent mind.
– Thales of Miletus

What is difficult? It is difficult to learn something about yourself.
– Thales of Miletus

The past is certain, the future obscure.
– Thales of Miletus

Who is happy? This is a person, who has a healthy body, is dowered with peace of mind and cultivates his talents.
– Thales of Miletus

Hope is the poor man’s bread.
– Thales of Miletus

The wisest thing is time, for it brings everything to light.
– Thales of Miletus

Take time by the forelock.
– Thales of Miletus

Water is the principle, or the element, of things. All things are water.
– Thales of Miletus

Nothing is more ancient than God, for He was never created; nothing more beautiful than the world, it is the work of that same God; nothing more active than thought, for it flies over the whole universe; nothing stronger than necessity, for all must submit to it.
– Thales of Miletus

Conceal thy domestic ills.
– Thales of Miletus

Hope is the only good which is common to all men; those who have nothing more possess hope still.
– Thales of Miletus

I will be sufficiently rewarded if when telling it to others you will not claim the discovery as your own, but will say it was mine.
– Thales of Miletus