Epicurus Quotes

Epicurus — Greek Philosopher

Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher as well as the founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism. Only a few fragments and letters of Epicurus's 300 written works remain. Much of what is known about Epicurean philosophy derives from later followers and commentators... (wikipedia)

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

If God listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.

It is possible to provide security against other ills, but as far as death is concerned, we men live in a city without walls.

If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too little.