Democritus
First to propose that matter consists of indivisible atoms
Quotes by Democritus
The man who is always wise is never foolish.
The man who is always strong is never weak.
The man who is always rich is never poor.
The man who is always beautiful is never ugly.
The man who is always young is never old.
The man who is always good is never bad.
The man who is always true is never false.
The man who is always free is never bound.
The man who is always brave is never afraid.
The man who is always kind is never cruel.
The man who is always patient is never hasty.
The man who is always humble is never proud.
The man who is always modest is never vain.
The man who is always generous is never stingy.
The man who is always just is never unjust.
The man who is always temperate is never excessive.
The brave man is not he who does not feel fear, but he who conquers that fear.
The soul is a dwelling place for the daimon.
To a wise man, the whole earth is a tomb.
The man who is fortunate in his children, is he who has good children.