Nothing is forever except change.On Nature, fragment 41
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Heraclitus was an ancient Greek philosopher known for his doctrine of constant change and the concept that "You can never step into the same river twice." He was considered one of the most significant pre-Socratic philosophers, emphasizing the eternal flux and unity of opposites in the world. Heraclitus's work laid the foundation for the development of Western philosophy.
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Nothing is forever except change.On Nature, fragment 41
The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny ... it is the light that guides your way.
Much learning does not teach understanding.Fragments, 3, 2001
Big results require big ambitions.
Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.
There is nothing permanent except change.In Diogenes Laertes, Lives of Eminent Philosophers, 9.8 [tr. R Hicks, 1925]
Dogs bark at what they cannot understand.Fragment 61 (D 97), 2018
Everything flows and nothing stays the same.Panta rhei (doctrine), Wikipedia
No man ever steps in the same river twice because it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.Fragments, 10, 6th century BC
That’s all 9 quotes by Heraclitus.