Quote of Democritus: Do not say or do what...
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
Do not say or do what is base, even when you are alone. Learn to feel shame in your own eyes much more than before others.
Note
Fragment 244.
Quote source: Fragments
Translation
(French, German)
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