Claudius Aelianus Quotes

• In Egypt, the cats...afford evidence that animal nature is not altogether intractable, but that when well-treated they are good at remembering kindness.

  Claudius Aelianus

  Kindness, Cat, Animal

  6 Copy quote

• When Diogenes came to Olympia and perceived some Rhodian youths dressed with great splendor and magnificence, he said with a smile of contempt, "This is all arrogance." Afterwards some Lacedemonians came in his way, as mean and as sordid in their attire as the dress of the others was rich. "This," said he, "is also arrogance.

  Claudius Aelianus

  Mean, Arrogance, Dresses

  4 Copy quote

• Aristotle wore many rings and expensive clothes. ... Plato found this off-putting and unsuited for a philosopher.

  Claudius Aelianus

  Plato, Clothes, Philosopher

  4 Copy quote

• facebook
• twitter
• googleplus
• email
• linkedin