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“But if anyone were to conduct his life by reason He would find great riches in living a peaceful life And being contented; one is never short of a little But men want always to be powerful and famous So that their fortune rests on a solid foundation And they can spend a placid life in opulence. There isn't a hope of it; to attain great honours You have to struggle along a dangerous way And even when you reach the top there is envy Which can strike you down like lightning into Tartarus. For envy, like lightning, generally strikes at the top Or any point which sticks out from the ordinary level.”

Quote by Lucretius

Book:De rerum natura
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De rerum natura

Written by the Roman philosopher and naturalist Titus Lucretius Carus, this text is a comprehensive treatise on the nature of the universe, atoms, and the mechanics of the cosmos. It is considered a cornerstone of classical science and philosophy, offering insights into the principles of atomism and the concept of the eternal cycle of nature. more

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Lucretius
Lucretius

Lucretius (99 BC - 55 BC) was a renowned Greek Roman poet, hailed as the peak of Greek Roman philosophical poetry. His work 'On the Nature of Things' presented the natural philosophical ideas of the Greek philosopher Democritus in poetic form, which had a profound impact on later generations. more

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