Epicurus
Epicurus
Epicuruswas 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...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPhilosopher
infinity wealth easy
The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity.
fancy wealth natural
Natural wealth is limited and easily obtained; the wealth defined by vain fancies is always beyond reach.
meaningless
Death is meaningless to the living because they are living, and meaningless to the dead… because they are dead.
carpe-diem fool faults
The fool, with all his other faults, has this also, he is always getting ready to live.
what-if desire ifs
What will happen to me if that which this desire seeks is achieved, and what if it is not?
earthquakes wind may
Earthquakes may be brought about because wind is caught up in the earth, so the earth is dislocated in small masses and is continually shaken, and that causes it to sway.