Quote of Democritus: For the foolish, not reason but...
Biography - Democritus:
Greek philosopher.
Born: -460 - Died: -370
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
Born: -460 - Died: -370
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
For the foolish, not reason but advantage is the teacher.
Note
Fragment 76.
Quote source: Fragments
Translation
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