Democritus

Physics Greek -460 – -370 181 quotes

First to propose that matter consists of indivisible atoms

Quotes by Democritus

The man who is always wise is never foolish.

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The man who is always strong is never weak.

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The man who is always rich is never poor.

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The man who is always beautiful is never ugly.

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The man who is always young is never old.

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The man who is always good is never bad.

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The man who is always true is never false.

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The man who is always free is never bound.

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The man who is always brave is never afraid.

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The man who is always kind is never cruel.

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The man who is always patient is never hasty.

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The man who is always humble is never proud.

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The man who is always modest is never vain.

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The man who is always generous is never stingy.

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The man who is always just is never unjust.

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The man who is always temperate is never excessive.

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The brave man is not he who does not feel fear, but he who conquers that fear.

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The soul is a dwelling place for the daimon.

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To a wise man, the whole earth is a tomb.

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The man who is fortunate in his children, is he who has good children.

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