Thinkers of the Classical Antiquity
Saint Patrick
385 – 461
Religionquotes
Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, the other patron saints being Brigid of Kildare and Columba. He is also the patron saint of Nigeria.
Benedict of Nursia
480 – 547
Religionquotes
Benedict of Nursia, often known as Saint Benedict, was a monk and the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict. He is famed in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Churches, the Anglican Communion, and Old Catholic Churches. In 1964, Pope Paul VI declared Benedict a patron saint of Europe.
There are times when good words are to be left unsaid out of esteem for silence.
Vyasa
500 – present
Philosophyquotes
Vyasa is a rishi (sage) with a prominent role in most Hindu traditions. He is also known as Veda Vyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana. Traditionally regarded as the author of the epic Mahābhārata, Vyasa also plays a prominent role as a character. He is also regarded by the Hindu traditions to be the compiler of the mantras of the Vedas into four texts, as well as the author of the eighteen Purāṇas and the Brahma Sutras.
I am ready, but only on one condition. Once I start writing, you should not stop dictating to me.
Stobaeus
430 – 470
Literaturequotes
Joannes Stobaeus, from Stobi in Macedonia, was the compiler of a valuable series of extracts from Greek authors. The work was originally divided into two volumes containing two books each. The two volumes became separated in the manuscript tradition, and the first volume became known as the Extracts and the second volume became known as the Anthology.
Other dogs bite their enemies, but I my friends in order to save them.
Aryabhata
476 – 550
Mathematicsquotes
Aryabhata or Aryabhata I was the first of the major mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. His works include the Āryabhaṭīya and the Arya-siddhanta.
An Arabic translation of the Aryabhatiya entitled Zij-al-Arjabar is attributed to Ahwazi.
Theodoret
423 – 457
Religionquotes
Theodoret of Cyrus or Cyrrhus was a notable theologian of the School of Antioch, biblical commentator, and bishop of Cyrrhus (423–457). He participated in several 5th-century Christological controversies within the Eastern Roman Church that resulted in various ecumenical acts and schisms. Theodoret wrote against Cyril of Alexandria's Twelve Anathemas, which were sent to Nestorius, and did not condemn Nestorius until the Council of Chalcedon.
Orthodox: You should accept no argument that is not fully supported by Scriptural testimony.
Philolaus
470 – present
Philosophyquotes
Philolaus was a Greek Pythagorean and pre-Socratic philosopher. He was born in a Greek colony in Italy and migrated to Greece. Philolaus has been called one of three most prominent figures in the Pythagorean tradition and the most outstanding figure in the Pythagorean school.
the commanding and self-begotten container of the eternal duration of mundane concerns.
Words from December 16
"There are times when good words are to be left unsaid out of esteem for silence."
Benedict of Nursia
480
"I am ready, but only on one condition. Once I start writing, you should not stop dictating to me."
Vyasa
500
"The gods, the Rishis and the Siddhas become visible to him who is given to study, and they do take part in his work."
Vyasa
500
"Other dogs bite their enemies, but I my friends in order to save them."
Stobaeus
430
"Be rather delighted with those that reprove, than with those that flatter you."
Stobaeus
430
"An Arabic translation of the Aryabhatiya entitled Zij-al-Arjabar is attributed to Ahwazi."
Aryabhata
476