Democritus Professions : Philosopher Born : 460 BC Died : 370 BC Browse All Authors Top 93 quotes by Democritus Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul. Democritus happy happiness inspirational Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion. Democritus motivational philosophy science My enemy is not the man who wrongs me, but the man who means to wrong me. Democritus men mean enemy The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world. Democritus wise home country Sexual intercourse is a slight attack of apoplexy. Democritus intercourse sex People sometimes rationalize their greed by saying that it is all for the good of their children but this is nothing but an excuse they use to make their despicable actions appear respectable and praiseworthy. Democritus hypocrisy children people The man enslaved to wealth can never be honest. Democritus wealth honest men The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures. Democritus philosophical men philosophy Everywhere man blames nature and fate yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passion, his mistakes and his weaknesses. Democritus passion mistake character The pride of youth is in strength and beauty, the pride of old age is in discretion. Democritus youth pride age Life unexamined, is not worth living. Democritus life-wisdom worth-living live-life The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged. Democritus unfortunate inspirational men The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures. Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women. Democritus cities brave men Our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds. Democritus kind-deeds good-deeds sin More men have become great through practice than by nature. Democritus practice men It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man. Democritus fighting desire men Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains. Democritus moderation pain wind Poverty in a democracy is as much to be preferred to what is called prosperity under despots, as freedom is to slavery. Democritus slavery poverty democracy Happiness does not reside in strength or money; it lies in rightness and many-sidedness. Democritus doe lying Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity. Democritus fruit chance science Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopher All Authors
