Democritus

Democritus was an Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe.

Democritus was born in Abdera, Thrace, around 460 BC, although some thought it was 490 BC. His exact contributions are difficult to disentangle from those of his mentor Leucippus, as they are often mentioned together in texts.

Date of birth:
c.460-BC
Date of death:
c.370-BC
"Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry."
― Democritus
Topic(s): Success
"Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss."
― Democritus
Topic(s): Hope
"Men should strive to think much and know little."
― Democritus
Topic(s): Men
"Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence."
― Democritus
Topic(s): Men
"Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul."
― Democritus
Topic(s): Happiness

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