Zeno of Citium Quotes
Verified quotes on stoicism, virtue, living according to nature.
“The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is that we may listen more and talk less.”
― Zeno of CitiumLives of Eminent Philosophers (Book VII, Section 23)Original translation
Modernized wording
AI put this 1925 translation into today's English. Only the wording changed: each rewrite was checked against the original to keep its exact meaning.
“The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is that we may listen the more and talk the less.”
Translated by R. D. Hicks, 1925
“Better to trip with the feet than with the tongue.”
― Zeno of CitiumLives of Eminent Philosophers (Book VII, Section 26)