Quote of Democritus: It is proper, since we are...

Biography - Democritus:

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

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

Democritus - Fragments

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Fragment 107.

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Puisque nous sommes des hommes, il convient, non de rire des malheurs de l'humanité, mais de les déplorer.

Démocrite - Fragments

Es geziemt sich als Menschen über Menschen Unglück nicht zu lachen, sondern zu wehklagen.

Democritus - Fragmente

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Men should strive to think much and know little.

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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.

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

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

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For the foolish, not reason but advantage is the teacher.

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