4. Leucippus
Leucippus,number 4 on our list of top 10 ancient atheist philosophers and their quotes is the founder of Atomism. He is also known as the one who pioneered the belief in the existence in an empty space. Atomism is the idea that everything is composed entirely of various imperishable, indivisible elements called “atoms.” However, he also may not have actually existed. There is very little evidence of his life and his views are taken from the writings of other philosophers. Despite very little information about him, this quote attributed to him is profound enough that he deserves to be in the list of the top 10 ancient atheist philosophers and their quotes.
“The sum of things is unlimited, and they all change into one another. The all includes the empty as well as the full. The worlds are formed when atoms fall into the void and are entangled with one another; and from their motion, as they increase in bulk arises the substance of the stars.”
