Persaeus of Citium Quotes on Virtue
Persaeus of Citium was a Greek Stoic philosopher and household friend of Zeno of Citium, the founder of the Stoic school, whose name he shared with his teacher's birthplace. This page collects quotes attributed to Persaeus of Citium on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Persaeus of Citium:
“The wise king is a Stoic in spite of his crown.”
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Attributed to Persaeus of Citium:
“A symposium without philosophy is a meal without seasoning.”
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Attributed to Persaeus of Citium:
“Friendship is one of the disciplines of virtue, not its accidental consolation.”
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Attributed to Persaeus of Citium:
“What it is to live well in a court is the same as what it is to live well in a hut.”
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Attributed to Persaeus of Citium:
“Wisdom is the same in the field as on the throne, and is gained by the same labor.”