Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.
"Democritus" was an influential Ancient Greece/Ancient Greek Pre-Socratic philosophy/pre-Socratic philosopher primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe.
Democritus was born in Abdera, Thrace/Abdera, Thrace around 460 BC. His exact contributions are difficult to disentangle from those of his mentor Leucippus, as they are often mentioned together in texts. Their speculation on atoms, taken from Leucippus, bears a passing and partial resemblance to the nineteenth-century understanding of atomic structure that has led some to regard Democritus as more of a scientist than other Greek philosophers; however, their ideas rested on very different bases. Largely ignored in ancient Athens, Democritus was nevertheless well known to his fellow northern-born Philosophy/philosopher Aristotle. Plato is said to have disliked him so much that he wished all his books burned. Many consider Democritus to be the "father of modern science".
If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous philosophers! More Democritus on Wikipedia.If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.
The pride of youth is in strength and beauty, the pride of old age is in discretion.
It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.
I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
Word is a shadow of a deed.
Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.
I would rather discover one scientific fact than become King of Persia.
Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry.
Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.
The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged.
Our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds.
By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.
Happiness does not reside in strength or money; it lies in rightness and many-sidedness.
Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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