Simplicius Quotes on Truth
Simplicius of Cilicia was a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher and the last great commentator on Aristotle in the Athenian tradition. This page collects quotes attributed to Simplicius on the topic of truth, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Simplicius:
“True philosophy preserves what was best in earlier philosophy.”
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Attributed to Simplicius:
“Aristotle's words must always be understood in their philosophical context.”
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Attributed to Simplicius:
“Light is the most fitting metaphor for being.”
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Attributed to Simplicius:
“Plato and Aristotle, rightly read, do not contradict each other.”