Democritus

Physics Greek -460 – -370 181 quotes

First to propose that matter consists of indivisible atoms

Quotes by Democritus

The greatest pleasure is to do good.

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The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.

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The truly pious man is not he who worships the gods, but he who imitates them.

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The most beautiful thing in the world is freedom.

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The best way to live is to be just and to be moderate.

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The cause of all things is necessity.

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The wise man seeks not to know more, but to know better.

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The greatest wealth is contentment with little.

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The most important thing is to be happy.

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The wise man is a citizen of the world.

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The best government is that which governs least.

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The soul is immortal.

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The greatest good is to live according to nature.

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The wise man is master of himself.

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The most important thing is to live well.

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The wise man is never alone.

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The best way to predict the future is to create it.

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The greatest victory is over oneself.

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The wise man is a friend to all.

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The most beautiful sight is the world in its entirety.

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