Democritus

Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity. ”

Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion. ”

Good means not merely not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong. ”

Our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds. ”

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul. ”

Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains. ”

Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence. ”

I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia. ”

If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it. ”

Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry. ”