Democritus

"The animal that lives solitarily is either a beast or a god."

"Foolish is the man who despairs in adversity."

"Generosity is the flower of justice."

"Whoever is conquered by belly and appetite will not be able to attend to his own affairs."

"Men are made by nature unequal. It is therefore just that there should be princes and subjects."

"A coward is one who allows his mother to guide his weapon."

"No one is content with his own lot."

"The best trophy is a good reputation."

"Whoever cultivates the impressions of beauty will not find satisfaction in them."

"Art and practice excel nature."

"Time is the king of all men; he has power over all."

"The man who is not angry at the wicked is himself wicked."

"A bad man's mouth is like an army of demons."

"Hunger makes the same man out of different men."

"The best men are produced by labor."

"Who has not toiled does not deserve to feast."

"The laws are the king of all things both divine and human."

"You will be wise when you understand how to be wise."

"Goodness and badness are defined by the laws of the state."

"Avoid excess in all things."

"Know what you own and own what you know."

"The man who wishes to make progress should be content to appear foolish."

"Friends share all things in common."

"A man's character is his fate."

"The root of education is bitter, but the fruit is sweet."

"If you pursue this life, you will perfect the matter."

"Poverty with freedom is better than wealth with slavery."

"The universe is an infinite sphere whose center is everywhere and circumference nowhere."

"Silence is sometimes the greatest wisdom."

"A cheerful poverty is an honorable state."