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Xenophanes Quotes: Truly the gods have not from the beginning revealed all things to mortals, but by long seeking, mortals discover what is better.
         

Truly the gods have not from the beginning revealed all things to mortals, but by long seeking, mortals discover what is better.


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This page presents the quote "Truly the gods have not from the beginning revealed all things to mortals, but by long seeking, mortals discover what is better.". Author of this quote is Xenophanes. This quote is about mortals, all things, long, science, seeking, discovery,.