The animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not. — Democritus Copy Share Image
My enemy is not the man who wrongs me, but the man who means to wrong me. — Democritus Copy Share Image
The man who is fortunate in his choice of son-in-law gains a son; the man unfortunate in his choice loses his daughter… — Democritus Copy Share Image
You can tell the man who rings true from the man who rings false, not by his deeds alone, but also his… — Democritus Copy Share Image
If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you; for small appetite makes poverty equivalent to wealth. — Democritus Copy Share Image
If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it. — Democritus Copy Share Image
Men have made an idol of luck as an excuse for their own thoughtlessness. — Democritus Copy Share Image
People sometimes rationalize their greed by saying that it is all for the good of their children but this is nothing but an excuse… — Democritus Copy Share Image
Beautiful objects are wrought by study through effort, but ugly things are reaped automatically without toil. — Democritus Copy Share Image
Nature and education are somewhat similar. The latter transforms man, and in so doing creates a second nature. — Democritus Copy Share Image
Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry. — Democritus Copy Share Image
