Democritus

An influential pre-Socratic philosopher who formulated an atomic theory for the universe.

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What is the origin of good?

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

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What is the nature of the mind?

No one regards the things before his feet, but views with care the regions of the sky.

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How do you find happiness?

Happiness resides not in posessions and not in gold. The feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.

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How do you find truth?

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

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What happens after death?

Our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds.

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What is the Universe made of?

Nothing exists except atoms and empty space. Everything else is opinion. 

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