Virtue isn't not wronging others but not wishing to wrong others.
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Men should strive to think much and know little.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that deep thinking is more valuable than merely acquiring knowledge.
Democritus emphasizes the importance of contemplation over rote learning. He advocates for a thoughtful approach to knowledge, where quality of thought and understanding is prioritized over the quantity of information one can accumulate.
Themes
ThinkingKnowledgeWisdomLearningIgnoranceUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the value of education, you might use this quote to argue for critical thinking over memorization.
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