Epicureanism Epicurus

"The kindest act is often to help a friend see their own strength."

"We should engage in politics only insofar as it protects our peace."

"The imagination, left unchecked, is the mind's greatest adversary."

"True strength lies in knowing what battles are worth fighting."

"We should be grateful for bread and water when shared with those we love."

"The fear of poverty often causes greater suffering than poverty itself."

"Justice exists not for its own sake but for the peace it brings to society."

"A moment of genuine happiness is worth more than years of hollow achievement."

"We are as free as we believe ourselves to be."

"The wise person distinguishes between desires of the body and desires of the mind."

"In solitude, we often discover what we truly value."

"The greatest adventure is the exploration of one's own nature."

"Time wasted in unnecessary pursuits can never be recovered."

"We should speak truth not for its own sake, but for the peace it creates."

"The person content with little is master of much."

"Our relationships reveal the true measure of our character."

"Hope without reason is merely delusion dressed in pleasant clothing."

"The body's needs are finite and easily satisfied; the mind's wants are infinite."

"We honor those who came before us by living thoughtfully, not extravagantly."

"Beauty fades, but the pleasure of simple living endures."