When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings; when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man.

Science Prophets Seamen Philosophers Priests

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"Thales was asked what was most difficult to man he answered: 'To know one's self.'."

"I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world."