‘Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom’.

Aristotle

Aristotle 384–322 BC

Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, who is considered one of the greatest intellectual figures of Western history.

He wrote on a wide range of subjects, including logic, metaphysics, ethics, politics, biology, natural sciences, philosophy, linguistics, economics, politics, psychology and  the arts.

He founded the Lyceum, a school of philosophy in Athens, and tutored Alexander the Great.

‘Among any three people walking, I will find something to learn for sure’.

People and a sunset

This proverb is quote by Confucius

This proverb is attributed to Confucius, the founder of Confucianism. It means that we can learn from anyone, even those who are less knowledgeable or experienced than us.

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who is traditionally considered the ‘most perfect’ of Chinese sages.

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