Facts about Theophrastus

Occup.Philosopher
FromGreece
Born370 BC
Died285 BC

Summary

Theophrastus was a famous Philosopher from Greece, who lived between 370 BC and 285 BC.

Our collection contains 6 quotes who is written / told by Theophrastus.

Related authors: Menander (Poet)

6 Famous quotes by Theophrastus

Small: The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host
"The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host"
Small: An orator without judgment is a horse without a bridle
"An orator without judgment is a horse without a bridle"
Small: We must consider the distinctive characters and the general nature of plants from the point of view of
"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"
Small: Ah, yes, superstition: it would appear to be cowardice in face of the supernatural
"Ah, yes, superstition: it would appear to be cowardice in face of the supernatural"
Small: One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer
"One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer"
Small: Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend
"Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend"