Hippias of Elis Quotes on Virtue
Hippias of Elis was a Greek sophist of the late fifth century BC and one of the most colorful intellectuals of the age of Socrates. This page collects quotes attributed to Hippias of Elis on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Hippias of Elis:
“I make everything I wear with my own hands.”
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Attributed to Hippias of Elis:
“A free person should know how to do everything for themselves.”
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Attributed to Hippias of Elis:
“Knowledge is the wealth no fortune can take away.”
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Attributed to Hippias of Elis:
“By nature, the wise are kindred to one another.”