About Epicurus
Epicurus (, EH-pih-KURE-əs; Ancient Greek: Ἐπίκουρος Epikouros; 341–270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the philosophical school of Epicureanism, which teaches that management of one's desires, removal of unnecessary fears, friendship, and virtuous living lead to a pleasant life and constant happiness, the highest good.
More quotations from Epicurus
It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive.
Death is nothing to us, since when we are, death has not come, and when death has come, we are not.
It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.