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Heraclitus
Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535–475 BC), the 'weeping philosopher,' who wept at the folly of mankind.
Reading notes
- On Anger §2.10 Heraclitus
The 'weeping philosopher' of Ephesus, who wept at human folly; Seneca finds his pity too weak.
- On Tranquility of Mind §15.2 Heraclitus
Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 540--480 BC), the 'weeping philosopher,' set against the laughing Democritus; Seneca prefers laughter at human folly to tears over it.
- Moral Letters to Lucilius §1.12.7 Heraclitus
Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535–475 BC), the pre-Socratic philosopher nicknamed 'the Obscure' for his riddling style; cited for the saying that one day is equal to every day.
- Moral Letters to Lucilius §6.58.23 Heraclitus
The early Greek philosopher of flux (c. 540--480 BC); Seneca quotes his river-image ('into the same river we step and do not step') for the doctrine that all things are in ceaseless change.
- Natural Questions §2.56.1 Heraclitus
Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 540-480 BC), the philosopher of fire and flux; cited on flashing as the first, wavering effort of a kindling fire.