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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Democritus
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About Democritus
Democritus was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Abdera, primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe. Democritus wrote extensively on a wide variety of topics.
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Men should strive to think much and know little.
Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.
Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.
Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.
Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.