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Thousands of Years Ago, Aristotle Said...

Aristotle is frequently considered the greatest philosopher not only of antiquity, but all human history. But to appreciate his wisdom you don’t need a degree, nor do you need to spend years analyzing his theories to understand the nature of his genius.

8 Ancient Greek Scholars & Their Life-Changing Inventions

Aristotle (384-322 BC) Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Most of us know Aristotle as one of the greatest Greek philosophers, but few of us recognized him as a scientist. In reality, Aristotle had a vast knowledge of biology, chemistry, and even psychology.

17 Quotes from Greek Philosophers That Will Inspire You

From Socrates to Aristotle, from Plutarch to Pythagoras – we invite you to read through 17 wonderful inspirational quotes that will present you with the wisdom of ancient Greece.

8 Essential Greek Philosophy Books You Shouldn't Miss

These books, authored by some of the greatest Greek thinkers such as Plato, Marcus Aurelius, and Aristotle, offer profound insights into ethics, politics, metaphysics, and the human condition. Related: Explore the Depths of Greek Wisdom in 24 Quotes 1.

Eight Quotes that Prove Teens Have Always Been this Way

Aristotle, 4th Century BC Greece 3. Yoshida Kenko, 1330 Japan 4. Thomas Barnes, 1624 England [related_articles] 5. Robert Russell, 1695 England 6. A letter to Town and Country Magazine 7. Hull Daily Mail , 1925 8.

Ancient History Comes to Life With These Reconstructions

This is as close as we can get to seeing how eminent historical characters like Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Alexander, Plato, and Aristotle, among others, would look like today. Here, we have presented some of the best reconstructions by Alessandro Tomasi. Let's take a look.

Meet 10 Teachers Who Made Our World a Better Place

Aristotle (384-322 BC) Aristotle was one of the greatest ancient Greek philosophers, who was originally a student of Plato himself.

These Islands are the Stuff Dreams are Made From…

Skorpios Island – Greece It is mainly known as the private island of the late Greek shipping billionaire, Aristotle Onassis. It was the site of his wedding to former US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on October 20, 1968.

10 Quotes on Grace and Inner Strength by Jackie Kennedy

She remarried in 1968, to Aristotle Onassis. On May 19, 1994, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died at the age of 64. Her elegance, grace, and inner strength are still an inspiration for many to this day.

Can You Look At These Animals Without Grinning?

Aristotle "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy." Guillaume Apollinaire "Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness." Steve Maraboli "Happiness is an accident of nature, a beautiful and flawless aberration."

Learn All About the 7 Ancient Greek Types of Love

Here are seven types of love which are loosely based on classical readings, especially of Plato and Aristotle, and on J.A. Lee's 1973 book Colors of Love. 1. Eros Eros is a sexual and passionate love and is most akin to our modern construct of romantic love.

10 Insightful Greek Proverbs You've Never Heard Of

We have all read and loved the great words of wisdom of many great Greek scholars and philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Today, however, we will take a look at some common Greek proverbs. Proverbs , along with fables, folktales, and folk songs, are parts of every spoken language.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland - Beautiful!

Interestingly, hot water actually freezes faster than cold water, as noted by the philosopher Aristotle in the 4th century BCE. Matanuska Glacier, Alaska This photograph was taken at the Mantanuska Glacier in Alaska, another of the coldest states.