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Quote of Democritus: To a wise man, the whole...


Biography - Democritus:

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

To a wise man, the whole earth is open; for the native land of a good soul is the whole earth.


Note 

Note



Fragment 247.


Quote source: Fragments



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
Pour le sage, toute la terre est accessible; l'univers entier est la patrie d'une âme honnête.

German
Einem weisen Mann steht die ganze Welt offen. Denn das Vaterland einer trefflichen Seele ist das Universum.




See also 

See also...



Great artists have no country.

Science and art belong to the whole world, and before them vanish the barriers of nationality.

I am the fellow citizen of every being that thinks; my country is Truth.




Quotes for: sage


Quotes

Quotes for: sage


A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.





Even for the wise, the desire for glory is the last of all passions to be laid aside.





From the faults of another a wise man will correct his own.





It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.





Those who live without madness are not as wise as they think.





The wise man is rich











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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