Leucippus

Philosopher Ancient Greece 500 – 440

Early atomist who developed the atomic theory with Democritus.

379 quotes

"To contemplate the void is to contemplate the womb of all creation and being."
Philosophy
"Atoms are eternal, uncreated, indestructible—the true immortals of the universe."
Nature
"The power of atoms lies not in any force they possess but in their necessity."
Strength
"All harmony in nature arises from the conflict and collision of atoms in the void."
Peace
"The atom is to matter what the soul is to being—the essential and eternal principle."
Science
"In atomic theory lies the path to liberation from ignorance and superstition."
Freedom
"The universe cares not for our understanding, but atoms reveal its indifferent truth."
Truth
"To live in accordance with atomic necessity is to live in accordance with nature."
Philosophy
"All that appears solid and substantial dissolves into void and atoms upon analysis."
Wisdom
"The greatest hope lies in understanding that atoms are eternal and indestructible."
Hope
"Motion proves that atoms are real; stillness would disprove their existence."
Science
"In the infinite void, atoms combine infinitely to create infinite worlds and beings."
Imagination
"The brave person is one who faces the atomic truth without flinching or retreat."
Courage
"All beauty is arrangement; all ugliness is disorder—atoms care not which is which."
Beauty
"To know atoms is to know that change is the only permanent feature of existence."
Change
"The thoughtful observer sees in atoms the solution to all metaphysical riddles."
Wisdom
"Atoms are the eternal workers, building and destroying all worlds ceaselessly."
Nature
"In atomic theory, opposites are reconciled and all contradictions dissolved."
Truth
"The infinite void and infinite atoms together explain the infinite universe we inhabit."
Philosophy