Epicurus Quotes

Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher, renowned for his school of thought known as Epicureanism. His philosophy emphasized the pursuit of pleasure, tranquility, and the attainment of a simple and virtuous life.

The art of living well and the art of dying well a... -Epicurus

The art of living well and the art of dying well are one.

Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young nor weary in the search of it when he has grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul.

There is no such thing as justice in the abstract;... -Epicurus

There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is merely a compact between men.

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This quote suggests that justice is not an inherent or absolute concept but rather a social agreement or arrangement established among individuals. It implies that justice is a human construct and its existence relies on the mutual agreement and cooperation of people.

Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.

It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that... -Epicurus

It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself.

If God listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.

It is not so much our friends' help that helps us,... -Epicurus

It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

We must exercise ourselves in the things which bring happiness, since, if that be present, we have everything, and, if that be absent, all our actions are directed toward attaining it.

Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist, death is not here. And when it does come, we no longer exist.

It is possible to provide security against other ills, but as far as death is concerned, we men live in a city without walls.

It is better for you to be free of fear lying upon a pallet, than to have a golden couch and a rich table and be full of trouble.

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