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Democritus

Quote of Democritus: One should be good, or else...


Biography - Democritus:

Greek philosopher.
Born: -460 - Died: -370
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
Greece

One should be good, or else imitate the one who is good.



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
On doit ĂȘtre homme de bien ou imiter les gens de bien.

German
Man muss entweder gut sein oder Guten nachahmen.




See also 

See also...



Know or listen to those who know.

Examine men's ruling principles, even those of the wise, what kind of things they avoid, and what kind they pursue.

When it is not possible to see what ought to be done, suspend your judgement and use the best men to advise you.




Quotes for: good


Quotes

Quotes for: good


The usual pretext of those who make others unhappy is that they do it for their own good.





Where all is well, there is no such thing as injustice. Justice and goodness are inseparable.





The best is the enemy of good.





To do good needs no consideration.





Delve within; within is the fountain of good, and it is always ready to bubble up, if you always delve.





One has to do good in order for it to exist in the world.











Quotes

Democritus also said...


The self-control of the father is the greatest example for the children.





It is proper, since we are human beings, not to laugh at the misfortunes of others, but to mourn.





Men should strive to think much and know little.





Cheerfulness is created for men through moderation of enjoyment and harmoniousness of life. Things that are in excess or lacking are apt to change and cause great disturbance in the soul.





It is better to deliberate before action than to repent afterwards.





Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.












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