The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures. Some men are masters… — Democritus Copy Share Image
The brave man is he who overcomes not only his enemies but his pleasures — Democritus Copy Share Image
Coition is a slight attack of apoplexy. For man gushes forth from man, and is separated by being torn apart with a… — Democritus Copy Share Image
The whole Earth is at the hand of the wise man, since the fatherland of an elevated soul is the Universe. — Democritus Copy Share Image
The laws would not prevent each man from living according to his inclination, unless individuals harmed each other; for envy creates the… — 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
Everywhere man blames nature and fate yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passion, his mistakes and… — Democritus Copy Share Image
Men find happiness neither by means of the body nor through possessions, but through uprightness and wisdom. — Democritus Copy Share Image
Fortune provides a man's table with luxuries, virtue with only a frugal meal. — 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
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