"We ought always to deal justly, not only with those who are just to us, but likewise with those who endeavor to injure us; and this, for fear lest by rendering them evil for evil, we should fall into the same vice." Little is known about 2nd century Greek Stoic philosopher Hierocles.
The only biographical reference to him is from his contemporary Aulus Gellius who describes him as a "grave and holy man." Hierocles was famous for his Elements of Ethics , a book which was thoug. "We ought always to deal justly, not only with those who are just to us, but likewise with those who endeavor to injure us; and this, for fear lest by rendering them evil for evil, we should fall into the same vice." Little is known about 2nd century Greek Stoic philosopher Hierocles
