Melissus of Samos Quotes
Melissus of Samos was a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher and the last great representative of the Eleatic school founded by Parmenides. Active in the mid-fifth century BC, he commanded the Samian fleet that defeated the Athenians under Pericles in 441 BC. The quotes below are attributed to Melissus of Samos, organized by topic.
Melissus of Samos on Nature
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Attributed to Melissus of Samos:
“Nothing can come from what is not.”
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Attributed to Melissus of Samos:
“Being is unlimited; it has neither beginning nor end.”
Melissus of Samos on Truth
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Attributed to Melissus of Samos:
“What is, has always been and will always be.”
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Attributed to Melissus of Samos:
“What is is one and the same throughout.”
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Attributed to Melissus of Samos:
“If there were many things, each would have to be such as I say the one is.”