We must learn which desires are natural and necessary, which... - Epicureanism Epicurus

This quote is attributed to Epicureanism Epicurus.

"We must learn which desires are natural and necessary, which natural but not necessary, and which neither natural nor necessary."

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Philosopher Ancient Greek 341–270

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