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Here are a few notable quotes from Epicurus, translated into English:
1. **”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.”**
– A reminder to appreciate what you have instead of constantly yearning for more.
2. **”The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity.”**
– Epicurus highlights the simplicity of natural needs compared to the endless desires driven by vanity or societal expectations.
3. **”Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?”**
– This quote reflects Epicurus’ famous inquiry into the problem of evil and the nature of divinity.
4. **”It is not so much our friends’ help that helps us as the confidence of their help.”**
– A reflection on the importance of trust and emotional security in friendships.
5. **”Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist, death is not here. And when it does come, we no longer exist.”**
– This quote encapsulates Epicurus’ view on death, emphasizing that it should not be feared since it is the end of sensation.
These quotes reflect Epicurus’ philosophy of seeking a peaceful, simple life free from unnecessary desires, fears, and anxieties.