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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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The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
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The person who can laugh with life has developed deep roots with confidence and faith-faith in oneself, in people and in the world, as contrasted to negative ideas with distrust and discouragement.
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Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women.
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It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.
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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 animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not.
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I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
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Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
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If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.
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Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.
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Envy creates the beginning of strife.
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Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.
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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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To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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No power and no treasure can outweigh the extension of our knowledge.
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