Epicurus:

The pleasure which is sought after by the many is not true pleasure, but only the absence of pain.

— Epicurus Ancient

Epicurean philosophy

Principal Doctrines

c. 300 BCE

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"We must not violate nature, but obey her."

"Live unknown."

"A calm mind is the greatest pleasure."

"We should rather laugh than be sad at the misfortunes of others."

"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."