Theano Quotes on Virtue
Theano of Croton was a Greek Pythagorean philosopher of the late sixth and early fifth century BC and one of the earliest women in the Western philosophical tradition. This page collects quotes attributed to Theano on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Theano:
“A woman should never repeat what is heard within the home.”
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Attributed to Theano:
“Live virtuously, and forgive easily.”
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Attributed to Theano:
“Friendship is the harmony of souls in pursuit of the good.”
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Attributed to Theano:
“It is right to keep silence about what is sacred.”