Quote of Democritus: It is right that men should...
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
It is right that men should value the soul rather than the body; for perfection of soul corrects the inferiority of the body, but physical strength without intelligence does nothing to improve the mind.
Note
Fragment 187.
Quote source: Fragments
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about strength:
On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.
There are two ways of contesting, the one by the law, the other by force; the first method is proper to men, the second to beasts.
Quotes about soul:
At any moment you choose you can retire within yourself. Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.
Quotes for: body
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Democritus also said...
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