The wise man is happy even when he is being tortured.
Epicurean philosophy
Often attributed, but the exact phrasing and primary source are elusive. This is a common Stoic idea, not typically Epicurean.
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"The wise man is a happy man, even in the midst of torture."
Shocking"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 terro…"
Controversial"It is not possible to live pleasantly without living prudently, honorably, and justly; nor to live prudently, honorably, and justly without living pleasantly."
Shocking"It is better to lie on a humble pallet and be free from care than to own a golden bed and be full of trouble."
Strange & Unusual"The wise man is not afraid of death; indeed, he welcomes it as a release from the bondage of the body."
Controversial