The sweetest things become the most bitter by excess.
DEMOCRITUSEverything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.
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No power and no treasure can outweigh the extension of our knowledge.
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I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
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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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Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry.
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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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Poverty in a democracy is as much to be preferred to what is called prosperity under despots, as freedom is to slavery.
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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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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
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Soul and intellect are just the same things.
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Sexual intercourse is a slight attack of apoplexy.
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The wise man’s home is the universe.
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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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If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.
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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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To speak but little becomes a woman; and she is best adorned who is in plain attire.
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