Memorable Quotes and quotations from DemocritusDemocritus Greek philosopher (460 BC - 370 BC)Democritus - - Our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds. Democritus - - I would rather discover one scientific fact than become King of Persia. Democritus - - Nothing exists except atoms and empty space;everything else is opinion. Democritus - - Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control. Democritus - - Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence. Democritus - Fragment 145 - Word is a shadow of a deed. Democritus - - The pride of youth is in strength and beauty, the pride of old age is in discretion. |
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