Epicurus quotes

It is not so much our friends’ help that helps us, but the confident knowledge that they will help us.

The greatest wealth is to live content with little.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.

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

Empty is the argument of the philosopher which does not relieve any human suffering.

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has to leave, but rejoices for those which he has left.

The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.

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

Sometimes, it is better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

We do not so much need the help of our friends as the confidence that they will help us.

The more we desire, the more unhappy we become.

The wise man is satisfied with himself, while the fool is always searching for more.

A free life cannot acquire many possessions, because this is not easy to do without servility to mobs or monarchs.

The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity.

It is impossible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and well and justly.

It is not the things themselves that disturb men, but their judgements about these things.

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.

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 towards attaining it.

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

The just man is most free from disturbance, while the unjust is full of the utmost disturbance.

If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

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

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

If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.

The greatest fruit of self-sufficiency is freedom.

It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.

Don’t count your years; make your years count.

The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.

Happiness is not in the pursuit of pleasure, but in the absence of pain.

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.

The key to happiness is not material possessions, but inner peace and contentment.

The wise man is the one who knows how to derive happiness from every moment, regardless of the circumstances.

True happiness comes from living in the present moment, without dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.

The secret of happiness is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy what we already have.

The ultimate goal of life is to be happy, and the path to happiness lies in simplicity and moderation.

The purpose of life is not to be rich or famous, but to live a meaningful and fulfilling existence.

Happiness is not a destination, but a way of life.

The key to living a happy life is to focus on the things that truly matter and let go of the rest.

The greatest wealth is to live a life of gratitude and appreciation.

Happiness is the joy we find in the simple pleasures of life.

The secret to happiness is to be yourself and live authentically.

True happiness comes from within, not from external circumstances or material possessions.

Happiness is not a goal to be reached, but a state of being to be cultivated.

The path to happiness is paved with love, kindness, and compassion.

The key to happiness is not in acquiring more, but in appreciating what we already have.

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