7 Quotes About Epicuru

Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived around the time of Jesus. His philosophy was focused on the pursuit of happiness, which he believed could be achieved through pleasure. Many of his ideas are still discussed today, including the belief that the world is composed of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good. Here are some of our favorite quotes from Epicurus.

The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy...
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The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure Unknown
Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young...
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Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary of it when old. Epicurus
The noble man is chiefly concerned with wisdom and friendship;...
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The noble man is chiefly concerned with wisdom and friendship; of these, the former is a mortal good, the latter and immortal one. Epicurus
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Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not Unknown
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The impassive soul disturbs neither itself nor others. Epicurus
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Epicurus said you should live for pleasure - adding that nothing brings more pleasure than a little sun and a glass of water. It is on this principle that our conjugal existence has rested for three years, devoted to making love, reading, eating excellent meals, spending a few days in a nice hotel by the sea, visiting out friends (not very many, all without children), going to concerts and movies, sleeping, cultivating our garden. Unknown