Quote of Zeno of Citium - We have two ears and one...
Biography - Zeno of Citium:
Hellenistic philosopher from Citium, he was the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy, which he taught in Athens.
Born: -334 - Died: -262
Period:
3rd century BC
4th century BC
Place of birth: Cyprus
Born: -334 - Died: -262
Period:
3rd century BC
4th century BC
Place of birth: Cyprus
We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.
Note
As quoted by Diogenes Laërtius in Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, vii. 23.
Translation
(French, German)
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