If I had followed the multitude, I should not have studied … - Chrysippus of Soli

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If I had followed the multitude, I should not have studied philosophy.

Chrysippus of Soli

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Chrysippus (c. 279 – c. 206 BCE) was a Greek philosopher, and head of the Stoic school in Athens, from about 230 BCE.

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Native Name: Χρύσιππος ὁ Σολεύς

Alternative Names: Chrysippus

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