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Democritus Quote - Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.

Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.

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No power and no treasure can outweigh the extension of our knowledge.
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People sometimes rationalize their greed by saying that it is all for the good of their children but this is nothing but an excuse they use to make their despicable actions appear respectable and praiseworthy.
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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
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Education is an ornament for the prosperous, a refuge for the unfortunate.
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By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.
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The pride of youth is in strength and beauty, the pride of old age is in discretion.
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Nature and education are somewhat similar. The latter transforms man, and in so doing creates a second nature.
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Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.
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Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry.
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If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you; for small appetite makes poverty equivalent to wealth.
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In a shared fish, there are no bones.
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The man who is fortunate in his choice of son-in-law gains a son; the man unfortunate in his choice loses his daughter also.
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If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.
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All things happen by virtue of necessity.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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Sexual intercourse is a slight attack of apoplexy.
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