Thales of Miletus Quotes

All things are full of gods.

Thales of Miletus
(Quoted by Aristotle in De Anima)

The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.

Thales of Miletus (Quoted by Diogenes Laertius)

Water is the first principle of all things.

Thales of Miletus (Quoted by Aristotle in Metaphysics)

Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.

Thales of Miletus (Quoted by Diogenes Laërtius)

A multitude of words is no proof of a wise mind.

Thales of Miletus (Quoted by Diogenes Laërtius)

Space is the greatest thing, as it contains all things.

Thales of Miletus (Quoted by Diogenes Laërtius)