Epicurus

"Every man builds his happiness on the foundation of his character."

"The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable."

"Seek out those friends whose character will strengthen your own."

"The richest wealth is the wealth of knowing what is enough."

"For the fool, life is a burden; for the wise man, it is a pleasure."

"An empty belly does not listen to philosophy, but the contented one finds joy in its truths."

"We should not fear what we cannot control, only understand what we can."

"A simple meal shared with a friend is preferable to a grand feast alone."

"The law of nature teaches that the peaceful man conquers all opponents."

"To live well one must know oneself, and to know oneself one must question everything."

"The fear of the gods is less painful than the fear of men."

"Justice is peace of mind derived from never wronging another."

"The man who limits his desires finds that most of them are already satisfied."

"Pleasure and pain are the measures by which we judge all good and evil."

"For the fool, knowledge is a burden; for the wise, it is a joy."

"The secret to happiness is in the reduction of unnecessary wants."

"Death does not concern us, for when we exist, death is not; when death exists, we are not."

"A person's character is their destiny, and they sculpt it daily through their choices."

"The wise man will love only those friends who love him in return."

"Envy is the thief of joy; the contented man is beyond its reach."

"What is not necessary is never truly valuable, no matter its price."

"The philosopher views hunger as nature's call, not fortune's curse."

"To master fear, one must first understand its source and question its validity."

"The greatest pleasure arises from freedom—freedom from fear and desire."

"Waste not your time on those who would diminish your spirit."

"The person who claims to lack time simply has not chosen their priorities wisely."

"An unjust life is more painful than the suffering of the just."

"The humble table of the satisfied man is richer than the feast of the discontented."

"Nature whispers wisdom to those patient enough to listen."

"The prudent man does not accumulate wealth beyond his needs."