I am the most travelled of all my contemporaries; I have extended my field of enquiry wider than anybody else, I have seen more countries and climes, and have heard more speeches of learned men. No one has surpassed me… — 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
