55 Quotes by Xenophanes

Better than the strength of men and horses is our wisdom.

Men create the gods in their own image.

God is one, greatest of gods and men, not like mortals in body or thought.

If horses had Gods, they would look like horses.

But without effort [God] sets in motion all things by mind and thought.

All things that come into being and grow are earth and water.

For we are all sprung from earth and water

...for our wisdom is better than the strength of men or of horses. ... nor is it right to prefer strength to excellent wisdom. For if there should be in the city [any athlete whose skill] is honoured more than strength ... the city would not on that account be any better governed.

God is one, supreme among gods and men, and not like mortals in body or in mind.The whole [of god] sees, the whole perceives, the whole hears. But without effort he sets in motion all things by mind and thought.