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Quote of Democritus: The self-control of the father is...


Biography - Democritus:

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

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


Note 

Note



Fragment 208.


Quote source: Fragments



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
La maîtrise de soi chez le père est le meilleur exemple pour les enfants.

German
Vaters Selbstbeherrschung ist für die Kinder die wirksamste Vermahnung.




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