Epicurus

"Luxury and extravagance are the enemies of true contentment."

"To live hidden is to live safely, away from the tumults of public life."

"The gods care not for human affairs, therefore we need not fear divine punishment."

"Bread and water suffice for the satisfied hunger; the delicacies are for the greedy."

"Just as the body requires certain nourishments, so too does the soul require virtue."

"Desire without limit is the root of all suffering and discontent."

"True freedom is achieved not through wealth or power, but through the mastery of desire."

"The study of natural philosophy reveals the wonders hidden in the ordinary world."

"To escape tyranny, one must first escape the tyranny of one's own desires."

"Aging brings wisdom, but the young possess vigor; both are precious in their season."

"The pleasures of conversation and shared meals surpass the pleasures of fine cuisine enjoyed alone."

"Justice is not a cosmic principle, but an agreement among people to refrain from harming one another."

"The void of solitude can be filled by the presence of dear friends."

"To understand nature is to understand that many of our fears are baseless phantoms."

"Pleasures that are immediate and fleeting often prove destructive in the long term."

"One should choose friends more carefully than one chooses any material possession."

"The habit of moderation in youth ensures comfort in old age."

"Those who achieve great wealth often discover it brings greater worry, not peace."

"The truly educated person is one who understands the limits of their own knowledge."

"Pain of body is temporary; pain of mind can last a lifetime unless addressed."

"We should not fear change, for change is the very nature of existence itself."

"The pursuit of truth requires the courage to question all established beliefs."

"A simple life lived with intention is superior to a complex life lived in distraction."

"Friendship begins with trust and deepens through loyalty and genuine care."

"The person who fears nothing is not brave, but foolish; wisdom tempers courage with caution."

"Our greatest prison is not external chains, but the chains we forge in our minds."

"To achieve peace, one must first make peace with oneself."

"The study of distant stars reminds us how insignificant our petty concerns truly are."

"Kindness costs nothing yet yields returns beyond measure."

"The wise person distinguishes between necessary and unnecessary desires."