Greece, Philosopher 460 – 370.
Democritus (/dɪˈmɒkrɪtəs/; Greek: Δημόκριτος, Dēmókritos, meaning "chosen of the people";) was an Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe.
Moderation multiplies pleasures, and increases pleasure.
I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
And yet it will be obvious that it is difficult to really know of what sort each thing is.
Man is a universe in little Microcosm.
We know nothing accurately in reality, but only as it changes according to the bodily condition, and the constitution of those things that flow upon the body and impinge upon it.
Fame and wealth without wisdom are unsafe possessions.
A sensible man takes pleasure in what he has instead of pining for what he has not.
Not from fear but from a sense of duty refrain from your sins.
The man who is fortunate in his choice of son-in-law gains a son; the man unfortunate in his choice loses his daughter also.
You can tell the man who rings true from the man who rings false, not by his deeds alone, but also by his desires.
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