Democritus: Quotes about wisdom

Democritus is Ancient Greek philosopher, pupil of Leucippus, founder of the atomic theory. Explore interesting quotes on wisdom.
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“There are many who know many things, yet are lacking in wisdom.”

Democritus

Source Book in Ancient Philosophy (1907), The Golden Sayings of Democritus

“Many who have not learned wisdom live wisely, and many who do the basest deeds can make most learned speeches.”

Democritus

Source Book in Ancient Philosophy (1907), The Golden Sayings of Democritus

“Medicine heals diseases of the body, wisdom frees the soul from passions.”

Democritus

Freeman (1948), p. 149
Variant: Medicine cures the diseases of the body; wisdom, on the other hand, relieves the soul of its sufferings.

“Fools learn wisdom through misfortune.”

Democritus

Source Book in Ancient Philosophy (1907), The Golden Sayings of Democritus

“Neither art nor wisdom may be attained without learning.”

Democritus

Source Book in Ancient Philosophy (1907), The Golden Sayings of Democritus

“Fame and wealth without wisdom are unsafe possessions.”

Democritus

Source Book in Ancient Philosophy (1907), The Golden Sayings of Democritus

“Of practical wisdom these are the three fruits: to deliberate well, to speak to the point, to do what is right.”

Democritus

Source Book in Ancient Philosophy (1907), The Fragments

“Men have made an idol of luck as an excuse for their own thoughtlessness. Luck seldom measures swords with wisdom. Most things in life quick wit and sharp vision can set right.”

Democritus

Source Book in Ancient Philosophy (1907), The Golden Sayings of Democritus