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Epicurus quotes

341 BC–270 BC · Greek philosopher

Epicurus taught that a calm, simple life with friends is the best pleasure there is. "Epicurean" now means fancy food — the opposite of what he recommended.

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Death is nothing to us.

Source: Principal Doctrines 2

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Of all the means which wisdom acquires to ensure happiness throughout the whole of life, by far the most important is friendship.

Source: Principal Doctrines 27