Epicurus Quotes

Epicurus Quote of the day

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

Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary of it when old.

Of the thousands who have paid homage to virtue, barely one has thought to inspect the pedestal on which it stands.

The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure

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

Men inflict injuries from hatred, jealousy or contempt, but the wise man masters all these passions by means of reason.

The impassive soul disturbs neither itself nor others.

The true Epicurean cultivates the capacity to take pleasure in simple things, while those around him chase pleasure in more things.

Death means nothing to us

I would like Epicurus and Buddha to become one.