Arcesilaus Quotes on Knowledge
Arcesilaus of Pitane was a Greek philosopher and the founder of the New, or skeptical, Academy. This page collects quotes attributed to Arcesilaus on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Arcesilaus:
“Suspension of judgment is the only response of the wise to the conflict of appearances.”
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Attributed to Arcesilaus:
“The wise man does not assent to anything as certain.”
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Attributed to Arcesilaus:
“What is reasonable, not what is certain, guides the conduct of the wise.”
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Attributed to Arcesilaus:
“On every question two opposite arguments can be advanced with equal force.”
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Attributed to Arcesilaus:
“Nothing is more shameful than that assent and approval should outrun knowledge.”