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.
False men and shams talk big and do nothing.
I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.
A life without a holiday is like a long journey without an inn to rest at.
Man is a universe in little Microcosm.
Not from fear but from a sense of duty refrain from your sins.
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.
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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