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Philo (20 BCE - 40 CE), known also as Philo of Alexandria and as Philo Judeaus, was a Hellenized Jewish philosopher born in Alexandria, Egypt. The few biographical details concerning him are found in his own works, especially in Legatio ad Caium, ("embassy to Caius") and in Josephus (Antiquities" xviii. 8, 1; comp. ib. xix. 5, 1; xx. 5, 2). · Can we improve this biography? Write us your version

"Gray hairs are signs of wisdom if you hold your tongue, speak and they are but hairs, as in the young."

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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

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"Households, cities, countries, and nations have enjoyed great happiness when a single individual has taken heed of the Good and Beautiful. Such people not only liberate themselves; they fill those they meet with a free mind."

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"Those who give hoping to be rewarded with honor are not giving, they are bargaining."

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