Arcesilaus
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But the soothing hand with which the poet advises that the wounds of the state should be treated was not that of Arcesilaus, celebrated only for his boldness and valour.
From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried
As Arcesilaus renounced all pretensions to the certain determination of any question, he was chiefly employed in examining and refuting the sentiments of others.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John
Arcesilaus, though he did not deny that truth existed, would neither give assent nor entertain opinions, because appearances could never warrant his pronouncing on any object or proposition whatever.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John
Arcesilaus was once entertaining some friends and strangers, and when dinner was served, there was no bread, through the servants having neglected to buy any.
From Plutarch's Morals by Shilleto, Arthur Richard
He learned dialectics under Diogenes the Stoic, and under Hegesinus, the third leader, of the Academy in descent from Arcesilaus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
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