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Democritus Quote - Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

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Men will cease to be fools only when they cease to be men.
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It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.
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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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One should practice much sense, not much learning.
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In a shared fish, there are no bones.
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The animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not.
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Moderation multiplies pleasures, and increases pleasure.
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Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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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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