"He who is not satisfied with a little, is satisfied with nothing."
Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the philosophical school of Epicureanism, which taught that management of one's desires, removal of unnecessary fears, friendship, and virtuous living led to a pleasant life and constant happiness, the highest good.
"The flesh receives as unlimited the limits of pleasure; and to provide it requires unlimited time. But the mind, intellectually grasping what the end and limit of the flesh is, and banishing the terrors of the future, procures a complete and perfect life, and we have no longer any need of unlimited time. Nevertheless the mind does not shun pleasure, and even when circumstances make death imminent, the mind does not lack enjoyment of the best life. (20)"
Epicurus"Luxurious food and drinks, in no way protect you from harm. Wealth beyond what is natural, is no more use than an overflowing container. Real value is not generated by theaters, and baths, perfumes or ointments, but by philosophy."
Epicurus"It is impossible for someone to dispel his fears about the most important matters if he doesnt know the nature of the universe but still gives some credence to myths. So without the study of nature there is no enjoyment of pure pleasure. (12)"
Epicurus"Self-sufficiency is the greatest of all wealth."
Epicurus"There are two kinds of pleasure: one consisting in a state of rest, in which both body and mind are undisturbed by any kind of pain; the other arising from an agreeable agitation of the senses, producing a correspondent emotion in the soul. It is upon the former of these that the enjoyment of life chiefly depends. Happiness may therefore be said to consist in bodily ease, and mental tranquility."
Epicurus"Natural justice is a symbol or expression of usefulness, to prevent one person from harming or being harmed by another. (31)"
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