The poor wretches have convinced themselves that they are going to be immortal and live for all time, by worshipping that crucified sophist and living under his laws...they receive these doctrines by tradition, without any definite evidence. So if any charlatan or trickster comes among them, he quickly acquires wealth by imposing upon these simple people.
Not every story has a happy ending, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth telling. - Lucian
Not every story has a happy ending, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth telling.
- Lucian
The truth is hidden from us. Even if a mere piece of luck brings us straight to it, we shall have no grounded conviction of our success; there are so… - Lucian
The truth is hidden from us. Even if a mere piece of luck brings us straight to it, we shall have no grounded conviction of our success; there are so…
The happy think a lifetime short, but to the unhappy one night can be an eternity. - Lucian
The happy think a lifetime short, but to the unhappy one night can be an eternity.
Realize that true happiness lies within you. - Lucian
Realize that true happiness lies within you.
The world is fleeting; all things pass away; Or is it we that pass and they that stay? - Lucian
The world is fleeting; all things pass away; Or is it we that pass and they that stay?
Be grateful. By slaying you now, I spare you an eternity of torment. - Lucian
Be grateful. By slaying you now, I spare you an eternity of torment.
The wealth of the soul is the only true wealth. - Lucian
The wealth of the soul is the only true wealth.
There is no happiness without tears, no life without death. Beware! I am going to make you cry. - Lucian
There is no happiness without tears, no life without death. Beware! I am going to make you cry.
Everybody dies. Some just need a little help. - Lucian
Everybody dies. Some just need a little help.
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