Heraclitus and Cicero both believe that divine power is found in the knowledge of all things. However, they have a different outlook. Heraclitus believes Logos is essential for humans and everyone should live by its teachings but not only do people refuse, it is too great for anyone to fully grasp its power and understanding. Heraclitus states “Humans are like the inexperienced when they experience such words and deeds as I set out, distinguishing each in accordance with its nature and saying how it is”.

Cicero illustrates that this divine power of knowledge resides in nature and the universe. These are both very different outlooks based on early Greek mythology where they believed in many gods looking over them and protecting them. This caused people to start thinking of divine power in a different light and initiated the transformation of polytheistic beliefs to a more monotheism way of thinking.

Cleanthes describes god as a leader or king with divine powers. He uses Zeus as god watching over the earth and everyone in it. For instance, Cleanthes states “Not deed is done one earth, god, without your offices, nor in the divine ethereal vault of heaven, nor at sea”. And in order to live a good life, you must obey Zeus and his wisdom. Humans are also described as “offspring” and therefore, share a likeness to god but are not divine and should acknowledge our inferiority.

All three describe humans as lacking of intelligence and therefore, are ignorant to the power of “god”. However, each in its own way try to describe how one can live a meaningful life of which was intended, through the Logos, Reason and following of the laws set forth by divine power. The more understanding one has of these, the better ones life will be.