Cleanthes
-330 - -230
5
Quotes
Biography
Cleanthes was an ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the second head of the Stoic school in Athens. He was known for his significant contributions to Stoicism, emphasizing self-discipline, logic, and the pursuit of virtue. Cleanthes believed in the importance of living in accordance with nature and the unity of the cosmos, which he expressed through his philosophical writings and teachings. His works, including 'Hymn to Zeus,' reflected his reverence for the natural order and divine wisdom.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Lead me, Zeus, and you too, Destiny. Wherever I go, I will follow unwaveringly.
2
Convince yourself that you are working in harmony with nature.
3
Adopt your own philosophy, and stick to it at all times.
4
The virtuous man is self-sufficient; for all the goods of others are his.
5
Give me beauty in the inward soul; may the outward and the inward man be at one.