Epicharmus of Kos Professions : Dramatist Born : 540 BC Died : 450 BC Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Epicharmus of Kos Only mind has sight and hearing; all things else are deaf and blind. Epicharmus of Kos deaf-and-blind sight mind The wise man must be wise before, not after, the event. Epicharmus of Kos wisdom wise men Judgement, not passion should prevail. Epicharmus of Kos passion judgement should The gods sell to us all the goods which they give us. Epicharmus of Kos goods cost giving It is the understanding that sees and hears; it is the understanding that improves everything, that orders everything, and that acts, rules, and reigns. Epicharmus of Kos reign understanding order Similar Authors Brian Friel dramatist Antoine-Marin Lemierre dramatist Aphra Behn dramatist Arnold Wesker dramatist Armand Salacrou dramatist Antonio Hurtado de Mendoza dramatist All Authors