Pleasure is the highest good, but some pleasures are to be a... - Epicureanism Epicurus

This quote is attributed to Epicureanism Epicurus.

"Pleasure is the highest good, but some pleasures are to be avoided if they lead to greater pain."

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Philosopher Ancient Greek 341–270

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