Democritus

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

You can tell the man who rings true from the man who rings false, not by his deeds alone, but read more

You can tell the man who rings true from the man who rings false, not by his deeds alone, but also his desires.

There are many who know many things, yet are lacking in wisdom.

There are many who know many things, yet are lacking in wisdom.

By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.

By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.

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

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