Epicharmus of Kos Quotes

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.

Epicharmus of Kos
- Man
- Health
- Best Thing
It is the understanding that sees and hears; it is the understanding that improves everything, that orders everything, and that acts, rules, and reigns.

Epicharmus of Kos

The wise man must be wise before, not after, the event.

Epicharmus of Kos
- Wise
- Event
Don't forget to exercise incredulity; for it is the sinews of the soul.

Epicharmus of Kos
Then what is the nature of men? Blown-up bladders!

Epicharmus of Kos
The gods sell to us all the goods which they give us.

Epicharmus of Kos
- Gods
- Goods
- Give Us
Only mind has sight and hearing; all things else are deaf and blind.

Epicharmus of Kos
- Blind
- Hearing
- Deaf
The hand washes the hand: give something and you may get something.

Epicharmus of Kos
- Hand
- Give
- Washes

Judgement, not passion should prevail.

Epicharmus of Kos
A mortal should think mortal thoughts, not immortal thoughts.

Epicharmus of Kos
- Thoughts
- Immortal
- Mortal