"Man is the measure of all things." — Protagoras
"Man is the measure of all things."
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Protagoras
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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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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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About the gods I have no means of knowing either that they exist or that they do not exist or…
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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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