Democritus
Democritus
Democrituswas an influential Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe...
hope loss gains
Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.
home disease way
Disease of the home and of the life comes about in the same way as that of the body.
bones fishes
In a shared fish, there are no bones.
inspirational men unfortunate
The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the man wronged.
mother daughter son
The man who is fortunate in his choice of son-in-law gains a son; the man unfortunate in his choice loses his daughter also.
wise men differences
One great difference between a wise man and a fool is, the former only wishes for what he may possibly obtain; the latter desires impossibilities.
children hypocrisy people
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.
mildness endure magnanimity
Magnanimity consists in enduring tactlessness with mildness.
children worry battle
Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry.
live-life life-wisdom worth-living
Life unexamined, is not worth living.
inspirational happiness being-happy
Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
sex intercourse
Sexual intercourse is a slight attack of apoplexy.
pain wind moderation
Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
pride age youth
The pride of youth is in strength and beauty, the pride of old age is in discretion.