8 Quotes by Xenophanes about men
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God is one, greatest of gods and men, not like mortals in body or thought.
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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.
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Homer and Hesiod attributed to the gods all things which are disreputable and worthy of blame when done by men; and they told of them many lawless deeds, stealing, adultery, and deception of each other.
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Pure truth no man has seen, nor ever shall know.
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All men begin their learning with Homer.
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Even if a man should chance to speak the most complete truth, yet he himself does not know it; all things are wrapped in appearances
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No man knows distinctly anything, and no man ever will.
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The clear and perfect truth no man has seen, nor will there be anyone who knows about the gods and what I say about all things...; for, however perfect what he says may be, yet he does not know it; all things are matters of opinion.
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