277 Quotes by Epicurus

Men are so thoughtless, nay, so mad, that some, through fear of death, force themselves to die.

He who needs riches least, enjoys riches most.

Those desires that do not bring pain if they are not satisfied are not necessary; and they are easily thrust aside whenever to satisfy them appears difficult or likely to cause injury.

Most men are in a coma when they are at rest and mad when they act.

When we say that pleasure is the end, we do not mean the pleasure of the profligate or that which depends on physical enjoyment--as some think who do not understand our teachings, disagree with them, or give them an evil interpretation--but by pleasure we mean the state wherein the body is free from pain and the mind from anxiety.

Of all the gifts that wise Providence grants us to make life full and happy, friendship is the most beautiful.

Of all the things that wisdom provides for the happiness of the whole man, by far the most important is the acquisition of friendship.

All friendship is desirable in itself, though it starts from the need of help.

If you shape your life according to nature, you will never be poor; if according to people’s opinions, you will never be rich.