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Democritus Quote - Good means not [merely] not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.

Good means not [merely] not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.

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Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.
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Body Disease Freedom Healing Medicine Passion Positive Soul Wisdom
By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.
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Deep Desire Himself Hope Man Poor Rich
Education is an ornament for the prosperous, a refuge for the unfortunate.
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Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.
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Men Prudent Trust Worth
To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.
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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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Desire Equivalent Inspirational Poverty Wealth
The wise man belongs to all countries, for the home of a great soul is the whole world.
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Life unexamined, is not worth living.
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Fortune provides a man’s table with luxuries, virtue with only a frugal meal.
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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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Age Beauty Pride Strength Youth
Nature and education are somewhat similar. The latter transforms man, and in so doing creates a second nature.
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Creation Education Man Nature Similar Transformation
More men have become great through practice than by nature.
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Experience Men Motivational Nature Practice Work Hard
I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
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Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women.
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One should practice much sense, not much learning.
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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.
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