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Democritus Quote - Men should strive to think much and know little.

Men should strive to think much and know little.

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All things happen by virtue of necessity.
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To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.
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Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
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The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures.
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It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.
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It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.
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Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
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Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.
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To speak but little becomes a woman; and she is best adorned who is in plain attire.
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Everywhere man blames nature and fate yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passion, his mistakes and his weaknesses.
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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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The wise man’s home is the universe.
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Envy creates the beginning of strife.
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