Italy, Dramatist 550 – 460 BC.
Epicharmus of Kos or Epicharmus Comicus or Epicharmus Comicus Syracusanus was a Greek dramatist and philosopher who is often credited with being one of the first comic writers, having originated the Doric or Sicilian comedic form.
The best thing a man can have, in my view, is health.
It is the understanding that sees and hears; it is the understanding that improves everything, that orders everything, and that acts, rules, and reigns.
Don't forget to exercise incredulity; for it is the sinews of the soul.
Judgement, not passion should prevail.
The hand washes the hand: give something and you may get something.
Then what is the nature of men? Blown-up bladders!
The gods sell to us all the goods which they give us.
Only mind has sight and hearing; all things else are deaf and blind.
The wise man must be wise before, not after, the event.
A mortal should think mortal thoughts, not immortal thoughts.
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