Quotes by Democritus

Democritus, born around 460 BCE in Abdera, Thrace, is often hailed as the "Laughing Philosopher" for his belief in the joy of wisdom. A pioneering thinker, he proposed the atomic theory of the universe, suggesting that everything is composed of indivisible particles called atoms. His ideas laid the groundwork for modern science, influencing later philosophers like Epicurus and even Einstein. Despite the historical obscurity of his work, Democritus's insights into the nature of existence resonate through the ages, shaping our understanding of reality.

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"Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity."

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"Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul."

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"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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"Men should strive to think much and know little."

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"Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion."

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