Chrysippus Quotes

Chrysippus

The universe itself is God and the universal outpouring of its soul.

Chrysippus
(Quoted by Cicero in De Natura Deorum)

If I had followed the multitude, I should not have studied philosophy.

Chrysippus (Quoted by Diogenes Laërtius in The Lives: Book 7)

Living virtuously is equal to living in accordance with one's experience of the actual course of nature

Chrysippus (Quoted by Diogenes Laërtius in The Lives: Book 7)


Chrysippus Stoic Quote:If I had followed the multitude, I should not have studied philosophy... Chrysippus Stoic Quote: The universe itself is God and the...

He who is running a race ought to endeavor and strive to the utmost of his ability to come off victor; but it is utterly wrong for him to trip up his competitor, or to push him aside. So in life it is not unfair for one to seek for himself what may accrue to his benefit; but it is not right to take it from another.

Chrysippus (Quoted by Cicero's De Officiis)

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Chrysippus Biography

Chrysippus portrait

Born: 279 BCE
Died: 206 BCE

Chrysippus was an Ancient Greek Stoic philosopher. He is best known for taking over the Stoic school after the 2nd head of the school Cleantes died. He was also a key figure for the boom of stoicism in the classical world.