Lucian
Lucian (c. 120 - 200) was a Greek writer, born in Samosata in Commagene, in Syria, and called himself a Syrian. The exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but it is probable that he was born not long before the year 125 and died not long after 180. We know of his life-history primarily through his own writings, notably the Dream, the Doubly Indicted, the Fisher, and the Apology.He travelled much in his youth, acquired a cynical view of the world, and gave himself to ridicule the philosophical sects and the pagan mythology. His principal writings consist of "Dialogues," of which the "Dialogues of the Dead" are the best known, the subject being one affording him scope for exposing the vanity of human pursuits. He was an out and out sceptic, found nothing worthy of reverence in heaven or on earth.
Wisdom & Quotes
- The wealth of the soul is the only true wealth.
Antoninus