Quote of Democritus: The great pleasures come from the...
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
The great pleasures come from the contemplation of noble works.
Note
Fragment 194.
Quote source: Fragments
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes for: joy
The best way to begin each day well is to think upon awakening whether we could not give at least one person pleasure on this day.
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