epicurus

“ The greater the difficulty, the more the glory in surmounting it. ”

“ A man who causes fear cannot be free from fear. ”

“ There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is merely a compact between men. ”

“ Men inflict injuries from hatred, jealousy or contempt, but the wise man masters all these passions by means of reason. ”

“ I was not; I have been; I am not; I do not mind. ”

“ Vain is the word of that philosopher which does not heal any suffering of man. ”

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

“ What will happen to me if that which this desire seeks is achieved, and what if it is not? ”

“ In a philosophical dispute, he gains most who is defeated, since he learns most. ”

“ Dont fear the gods, dont worry about death. What is good is easy to get, and what is terrible is easy to endure. ”