"About the gods I have no means of……" — Protagoras
"About the gods I have no means of knowing either that they exist or that they do not exist or what they are to look at. Many things prevent my knowing. Among others, the fact that they are never seen."
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12 Quotes by Protagoras
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As to the gods, I have no means of knowing either that they exist or do not exist.
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Man is the measure of all things.
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Concerning the gods, I have no means of knowing either that they exist or that they do not exist, nor…
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No intelligent man believes that anybody ever willingly errs or willingly does base and evil deeds; they are well aware…
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Man is the measure of all things, of things that are that they are, and of things that are not…
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Many things prevent knowledge, including the obscurity of the subject and the brevity of human life
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The Athenians are right to accept advice from anyone, since it is incumbent on everyone to share in that sort…
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There are two sides to every question.
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As to gods, I have no way of knowing either that they exist or do not exist, or what they…
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Let us hold our discussion together in our own persons, making trial of the truth and of ourselves.
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No intelligent man believes that anybody ever willingly errs or willingly does base and evil deeds; they are well aware…
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