Democritus
Democritus
Democrituswas an influential Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe...
men cities slave
There are some men who are masters of cities but slaves to women.
gains causes kingdoms
I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
character men breeding
Good breeding in cattle depends on physical health, but in men on a well-formed character.
atoms void
Nothing exists but atoms and the void.
anger fighting men
Tis hard to fight with anger but the prudent man keeps it under control.
distance moon animal
There are innumerable worlds of different sizes. In some there is neither sun not moon, in others they are larger than in ours and others have more than one. These worlds are at irregular distances, more in one direction and less in another, and some are flourishing, others declining. Here they come into being, there they die, and they are distroyed by collision with one another. Some of the worlds have no animal or vegetable life nor any water.
practice should
One should practice much sense, not much learning.
democracy slavery poverty
Poverty in a democracy is as much to be preferred to what is called prosperity under despots, as freedom is to slavery.
children worry battle
Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry.
lost repent offenders
The offender, who repents, is not yet lost.
men thinking littles
Men should strive to think much and know little.
hope loss gains
Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.
children men desire
Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.
errors
It is better to destroy one's own errors than those of others.