Aristippus Professions : PhilosopherBorn : 435 BCDied : 356 BC Browse All Authors Quotes From Aristippus The art of life lies in taking pleasures as they pass, and the keenest pleasures are not intellectual, nor are they always moral. Aristippus lyingsexart It is not abstinence from pleasures that is best, but mastery over them without being worsted. Aristippus masterypleasureabstinence Native ability without education is like a tree without fruit. Aristippus learningeducationschool You can best reward a liar by believing nothing of what he says. Aristippus liarsbelievelying The vice lies not in entering the bordello but in not coming out. Aristippus enteringviceslying If extravagance were a fault, it would not have a place in the festivals of the gods. Aristippus festivalsfaultsextravagance Good cheer is no hindrance to a good life. Aristippus appetitegood-lifecheer Those that study particular sciences, and neglect philosophy, are like Penelope's wooers, that make love to the waiting women. Aristippus waitingphilosophyscience It is better to be a beggar than ignorant; for a beggar only wants money, but an ignorant person wants humanity. Aristippus Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopherAll Authors
