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Famous quotes by philosophers around the world, originating in ancient Greece

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When you hear the word “philosophy,” can you explain what it is?

Said to trace its origins back to ancient Greece, philosophy has developed into a discipline that examines human existence, the universe, morality, knowledge, and truth.

Today, we’ll introduce famous quotes by philosophers.

Because philosophy seeks out many kinds of truths, the words it offers can surely serve as a guide when you’re feeling lost.

We’ve compiled everything from simple sayings to more complex ones, so be sure to check them out!

Quotations by philosophers around the world, originating from ancient Greece (11–20)

I repay resentment with sincerity, and virtue with virtue.Confucius

Confucius is the founder of Confucianism and a representative thinker of ancient China.

He is one of the Four Sages, alongside the Buddha, Christ, and the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.

This famous saying appears in the Analects, which compiles Confucius’s teachings.

“Respond to resentment with sincerity”… this means to act in accordance with one’s true heart.

In order to repay virtue with virtue, one should respond to resentment with one’s genuine heart—that is the idea.

There is a similar saying by Laozi, but its meaning is entirely different.

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What you should fear is not death. Fear, rather, not truly living.Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

These are words by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, emperor of the Roman Empire, well-versed in philosophy and known as the philosopher-king.

He tells us not to fear death itself, but to fear “not truly living,” that is, failing to lead a fulfilling life.

Knowing his words can inspire a mindset of taking on any challenge and spark the resolve to “live out my life to the fullest!” It’s a famous quote that can prompt us to reconsider our views on life and death.

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A strong person does not lament their fate.Arthur Schopenhauer

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A strong person does not lament their fate. — Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher known as a leading thinker of pessimism who influenced countless philosophers.

The saying, “A strong person does not lament their fate,” might seem surprising coming from Schopenhauer, who developed a philosophy of pessimism.

People often waver when they hear the word fate, and sometimes even use it as an excuse to give up.

Yet this message teaches that if you possess a strong will, you will not be troubled no matter what fate you have, and you can carve out your own life.

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Whether you are happy or not depends on yourself.Aristotle

[Philosopher] Aristotle’s famous quote: “Whether we are happy or not depends on ourselves.” Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Whether you are happy or not depends on yourself. — Aristotle

Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher known as the father of all learning and counted among the greatest thinkers of the West, once said, “Whether you are happy or not depends on yourself.” This quote makes us feel that the root of human worries has not changed from long ago to the present day.

When you see people who are more fortunate or successful than you, don’t you sometimes feel anxious or start questioning your own life? However, happiness is not about comparing yourself to others; it’s about how your own heart feels.

As a personal motto, this quote can help you accept yourself as you are, no matter the circumstances.

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In conclusion

How was it? This time, we introduced famous quotes by philosophers from around the world.

They’re all the kind of words that make you go, “Exactly!” If you take this opportunity to explore philosophy a bit more, you might find solutions to things that have been troubling you or that you couldn’t understand before!