Epicurus

Ancient Greek philosopher.

An ancient Greek philosopher who founded a school emphasizing the pursuit of happiness through modest living, friendship, and freedom from fear. Contrary to later misconceptions, his teachings advocated for the absence of pain and the cultivation of inner tranquility rather than indulgent pleasure. His philosophy greatly influenced later ethical thought and concepts of well-being.

Epicurus Quotes about Nature

Man was not intended by nature to live in communities and be civilized.
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We ought to be thankful to nature for having made those things which are necessary easy to be discovered; while other things that are difficult to be known are not necessary.
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The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity.
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Thanks be to blessed Nature that she has made what is necessary easy to obtain, and what is not easy unnecessary.
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It is impossible for someone to dispel his fears about the most important matters if he doesn't 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.
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