Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.
DEMOCRITUSDisease of the home and of the life comes about in the same way as that of the body.
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All things happen by virtue of necessity.
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The animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not.
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Many much-learned men have no intelligence.
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The wise man’s home is the universe.
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To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.
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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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The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures.
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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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I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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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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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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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
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Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
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Good breeding in cattle depends on physical health, but in men on a well-formed character.
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