Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
DEMOCRITUSHappiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
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Good means not [merely] not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.
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By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.
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Life unexamined, is not worth living.
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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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Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
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Moderation multiplies pleasures, and increases pleasure.
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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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The word is the shadow of the deed.
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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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The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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Nature has buried truth deep in the bottom of the sea.
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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
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Men will cease to be fools only when they cease to be men.
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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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