The fundamental fact about the Greek was that he had to use his mind. The ancient priests has said, "Thus far and no farther. We set the limits to thought." The Greeks said, "All things are to be examined and called into question. There are no limits set to thought."

Edith Hamilton

The Greek Way

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Topic

Athens and Jerusalem

Author

Edith Hamilton

Source

The Greek Way

Language

English

Time

1930 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Educator Writer

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Hamilton, Edith. The Greek Way. W. W. Norton & Company, 1930, ch. 2.

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Medium
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Time
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Citation

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