Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.Quoted in Aristotle's Metaphysics, 4th century BC
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Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher known for his atomic theory and his belief that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. He is considered one of the founders of modern science and is remembered for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics, ethics, and natural philosophy.
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Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.Quoted in Aristotle's Metaphysics, 4th century BC