Aulus Gellius
125 - 180
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Quotes
Biography
Aulus Gellius was a Roman author and grammarian who lived in the 2nd century AD. He is best known for his work 'Noctes Atticae' (Attic Nights), a collection of essays and anecdotes covering a wide range of subjects including literature, philosophy, history, and grammar. Gellius was well-educated and well-traveled, having studied rhetoric and philosophy in Athens and Alexandria.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
We learn not in order to know what men have said, but to know what really is and to be able to explain it to others.
2
The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.
3
We become just by the practice of just actions, self-controlled by exercising self-control, and courageous by performing acts of courage.
4
It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you.
5
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.