Quotes by Philo




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)..

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

Philo on age and aging    Share


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

Philo on kindness
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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."

Philo on mind    Share

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

Philo on philanthropists    Share

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