Democritus
First to propose that matter consists of indivisible atoms
Quotes by Democritus
The greatest pleasure is to do good.
The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
The truly pious man is not he who worships the gods, but he who imitates them.
The most beautiful thing in the world is freedom.
The best way to live is to be just and to be moderate.
The cause of all things is necessity.
The wise man seeks not to know more, but to know better.
The greatest wealth is contentment with little.
The most important thing is to be happy.
The wise man is a citizen of the world.
The best government is that which governs least.
The soul is immortal.
The greatest good is to live according to nature.
The wise man is master of himself.
The most important thing is to live well.
The wise man is never alone.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
The greatest victory is over oneself.
The wise man is a friend to all.
The most beautiful sight is the world in its entirety.