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Pierre Hadot Quotes on Virtue

Pierre Hadot was a French philosopher and historian of ancient thought. This page collects quotes attributed to Pierre Hadot on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.

Quotes

  • Attributed to Pierre Hadot:

    “Philosophy in antiquity was a way of life.”

  • Attributed to Pierre Hadot:

    “Spiritual exercises are the practical heart of ancient philosophy.”

  • Attributed to Pierre Hadot:

    “Ancient philosophy proposed to mankind an art of living.”

  • Attributed to Pierre Hadot:

    “To philosophize is to learn how to die.”