Famous Quotes by Epicurus

Below are famous quotes by Epicurus - Greek philosopher (341 BC - 270 BC).

A strict belief, fate is the worst kind of slavery; on the other hand there is comfort in the thought that God will be moved by our prayers.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for.

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

Justice is a contract of expediency, entered upon to prevent men harming or being harmed.

The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.

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