Zeno of Citium (-334–-263 BC) ancient Greek philosopher
As quoted by Diogenes Laërtius, in Lives of Eminent Philosophers: 'Zeno', 7.87.
The "end" here means “the goal of life.”
“Have the will to well know human nature by observing the facts, not by listening to words.”
— Prevale
Original: Abbi la volontà di conoscere bene la natura umana osservando i fatti, non ascoltando le parole.
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