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Epicurus Quotes: If the gods listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another
         

If the gods listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another


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If the gods listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another
         



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



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We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.



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Not what we have But what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.



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Being happy is knowing how to be content with little



Live your life without attracting attention.

Live your life without attracting attention.



If God listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.

If God listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.





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