Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous
old Democritus quotes, Democritus sayings, and Democritus proverbs, collected over the years from a variety
of sources.'
Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.Democritus
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Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.Democritus
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Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.Democritus
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Everywhere man blames nature and fate, yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passions, his mistakes and weaknesses.Democritus
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It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at allDemocritus
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The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.Democritus
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The laws would not prevent each man from living according to his inclination, unless individuals harmed each other; for envy creates the beginning of strife.Democritus
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Men have made an idol of luck as an excuse for their own thoughtlessness.Democritus
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Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.Democritus
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If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.Democritus
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In a shared fish, there are no bones.Democritus
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We think there is color, we think there is sweet, we think there is bitter, but in reality there are atoms and a void.Democritus
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Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.Democritus
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Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry.Democritus
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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.Democritus
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The offender, who repents, is not yet lost.Democritus
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We know nothing in reality; for truth lies in an abyss.Democritus
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By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.Democritus
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More men become good through practice than by nature. Democritus