For those who want more, time is never enough.
tois pleonektein boulomenoisin ho kairos holigostos.
Philosophers
Democritus
Born around 460 BCE in Abdera, Thrace, Democritus was an ancient Greek natural philosopher who, together with his teacher Leucippus, proposed that the fundamental constituents of reality are 'atoms' (indivisible particles) and 'void' (empty space). Known as 'the laughing philosopher,' his ethical vision locating human happiness in euthymia (tranquility of mind) was carried forward by Epicurus.
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Democritus's Other Quotes
Courage begins the difficult deed, but fortune governs its outcome.
Color exists by convention, sweet by convention, bitter by convention; in reality there are only atoms and void.
Tranquility arises for human beings from moderation in enjoyment and a balanced life.
He who would be tranquil should not undertake too many things, either private or public.
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