One must not pretend to philosophize, but really philosophize; for what we need is not the semblance of health, but real health.
Epicurean philosophy
From his teachings, recorded by Diogenes Laërtius
3rd century BCE
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"We must not violate nature, but obey her."
Shocking"It is not possible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and honorably and justly, and it is not possible to live wisely and honorably and justly without living a pleasant life."
Shocking"The flesh cries out for an end to hunger, an end to thirst, an end to cold. If a man has these, and is confident of having them in the future, he might contend in happiness even with Zeus."
Shocking"The beginning and the greatest good is prudence."
Controversial"The wise man is but little favored by fortune, but his reason procures him the greatest and most valuable goods."
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