There are innumerable worlds of different sizes. In some there is neither sun not moon, in others they are larger than in ours and others have more than one. These worlds are at irregular distances, more in one direction and less in another, and some are flourishing, others declining. Here they come into being, there they die, and they are distroyed by collision with one another. Some of the worlds have no animal or vegetable life nor any water.
DemocritusPoverty in a democracy is as much to be preferred to what is called prosperity under despots, as freedom is to slavery.
DemocritusWe think there is color, we think there is sweet, we think there is bitter, but in reality there are atoms and a void.
DemocritusThe brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures. Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women.
Democritus