Democritus Quotes

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

Democritus

• True

And yet it will be obvious that it is difficult to really know of what sort each thing is.

Democritus

A life without a holiday is like a long journey without an inn to rest at.

Democritus

• Life
• Long
• Rest

Man is a universe in little Microcosm.

Democritus

• Universe

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.

Democritus

• Reality

Fame and wealth without wisdom are unsafe possessions.

Democritus

• Wisdom

A sensible man takes pleasure in what he has instead of pining for what he has not.

Democritus

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.

Democritus

• Law
• Son
• Daughter

Not from fear but from a sense of duty refrain from your sins.

Democritus

• Fear

You can tell the man who rings true from the man who rings false, not by his deeds alone, but also by his desires.

Democritus

• True
• Alone