I would rather discover one scientific fact than become King of Persia.

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Nothing exists except atoms and empty space;everything else is opinion.

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It is godlike ever to think on something beautiful and on something new.

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Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.

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Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.

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Tis hard to fight with anger, but the prudent man keeps it under control.

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

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If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.

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Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.

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Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

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