Quotes by Theophrastus

• Ah, yes, superstition: it would appear to be cowardice in face of the supernatural.
• We must consider the distinctive characters and the general nature of plants from the point of view of their morphology , their behavior under external conditions, their mode of generation, and the whole course of their life.
• An orator without judgment is a horse without a bridle.
• One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer.
• The man of petty ambition if invited to dinner will be eager to be set next his host.
• Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.