Theophrastus quotes

Theophrastus was an ancient Greek philosopher and botanist, regarded as the "Father of Botany." A student of Aristotle, he made significant contributions to the understanding of plants and natural sciences. He shaped the foundation of botanical classification and influenced scientific thought for centuries. Here are 10 of his quotes:

Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. (Theophrastus)
Superstition would seem to be simply cowardice in regard to the supernatural. View quote
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We must consider the distinctive characters and the general nature of plants from the point of view of their morphology, their behavior under external conditions, their mode of generation, and the whole course of their life. View quote
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The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host. View quote
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One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer. View quote
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Remember that life holds out many pleasing deceits to us by the vanity of glory; for that when we are beginning to live, then we are dying. There is, therefore, nothing more profitless than ambition. View quote
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An orator without judgment is a horse without a bridle. View quote
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If you are an ignorant man, you are acting wisely; but if you have had any education, you are behaving like a fool. View quote
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The Unseasonable man is one who will go up to a busy person, and open his heart to him. He will serenade his mistress when she has a fever. He will address himself to a man who has been cast in a surety-suit, and request him to become his security. He will come to give evidence when the trial is over. View quote
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Beauty is a mute deception. View quote
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