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Theophrastus
Greek
Philosopher
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Ah, yes, superstition: it would appear to be cowardice in face of the supernatural.
Theophrastus,
Greek
Philosopher
#Supernatural
#Cowardice
We must consider the distinctive characters and the general nature of plants from the point of view of their morphology , their behavior under external conditions, their mode of generation, and the whole course of their life.
Theophrastus,
Greek
Philosopher
#Life
#Nature
#Behavior
#Plants
An orator without judgment is a horse without a bridle.
Theophrastus,
Greek
Philosopher
#Judgment
One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.
Theophrastus,
Greek
Philosopher
#May
#Companionship
#Flattery
The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host.
Theophrastus,
Greek
Philosopher
#Will
#Man
#Ambition
Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.
Theophrastus,
Greek
Philosopher
#Time
#Man