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Democritus Quote - Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women.

Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women.

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Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.
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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
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It is better to destroy one’s own errors than those of others.
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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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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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Sexual intercourse is a slight attack of apoplexy.
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All things happen by virtue of necessity.
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The person who can laugh with life has developed deep roots with confidence and faith-faith in oneself, in people and in the world, as contrasted to negative ideas with distrust and discouragement.
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Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.
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To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.
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Reason is often a more powerful persuader than gold.
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Education is an ornament for the prosperous, a refuge for the unfortunate.
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Envy creates the beginning of strife.
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