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Democritus Quotes

Biography: Democritus, known as the "Laughing Philosopher," is celebrated for dev... more Biography: Democritus, known as the "Laughing Philosopher," is celebrated for developing the atomic theory of the universe. Born around 460 BCE in Abdera, Thrace, he posited that everything is composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms. His thoughts laid foundational principles for modern science and natural philosophy. less

"By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich"

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"Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion"

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"It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man"

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"Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry"

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"I would rather discover one cause than gain the kingdom of Persia"

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"Men find happiness neither by means of the body nor through possessions but through uprightness and wisdom"

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"It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all"

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"Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul"

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"The brave man is he who overcomes not only his enemies but his pleasures"

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"Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity"

Tags: Philosophy, Nature, Existence, Universe, Fate