Athenaeus
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Quotes
Biography
Athenaeus was a Greek rhetorician and grammarian who lived in the early 3rd century AD. He is best known for his work 'Deipnosophistae' ('The Banquet of the Learned'), a compilation of conversations at a banquet where scholars discuss various topics such as literature, philosophy, and culinary arts. Athenaeus' work provides valuable insights into the intellectual and social life of ancient Greece.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Wine can be a bridge in friendship.
2
There is no greater evil than anarchy.
3
The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
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Cleverness is serviceable for everything, sufficient for nothing.
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The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.