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Appetite1 quote
The animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not. — Democritus · 370 BCEducation1 quote
Education is an ornament for the prosperous, a refuge for the unfortunate. — Democritus · 415 BCEpistemology1 quote
In truth we know nothing, for truth lies in the depth. — Democritus · 240Excess1 quote
The animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not. — Democritus · 370 BCKnowledge1 quote
In truth we know nothing, for truth lies in the depth. — Democritus · 240Man and animals1 quote
The animal needing something knows how much it needs, the man does not. — Democritus · 370 BCNature of truth1 quote
In truth we know nothing, for truth lies in the depth. — Democritus · 240Truth1 quote
In truth we know nothing, for truth lies in the depth. — Democritus · 240Value of education1 quote
Education is an ornament for the prosperous, a refuge for the unfortunate. — Democritus · 415 BC