Maxioms by Democritus
Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of read more
Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.
By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.
By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.
Men have made an idol of luck as an excuse for their own thoughtlessness.
Men have made an idol of luck as an excuse for their own thoughtlessness.
Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.
It is better to correct your own faults than those of another.
It is better to correct your own faults than those of another.