Epicurus: Quotes about nature

Epicurus was ancient Greek philosopher. Explore interesting quotes on nature.
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“Natural justice is a symbol or expression of usefulness, to prevent one person from harming or being harmed by another.”

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Variant: Natural justice is a pledge of reciprocal benefit, to prevent one man from harming or being harmed by another.

Justice , Nature , Personality

“The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity.”

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Nature , Wealth

“Luxurious food and drinks, in no way protect you from harm. Wealth beyond what is natural, is no more use than an overflowing container. Real value is not generated by theaters, and baths, perfumes or ointments, but by philosophy.”

Epicurus

From the esplanade wall at Oenoanda, now in Turkey, as recorded by Diogenes of Oenoanda

Food , Way , Drink , Nature

“It is impossible for someone to dispel his fears about the most important matters if he doesn't know the nature of the universe but still gives some credence to myths. So without the study of nature there is no enjoyment of pure pleasure.”

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Variant translation: One cannot rid himself of his primal fears if he does not understand the nature of the universe, but instead suspects the truth of some mythical story. So without the study of nature, there can be no enjoyment of pure pleasure. http://www.epicurus.info/etexts/PD.html
Sovereign Maxims

Pleasure , Fear , Nature , Study

“Of our desires some are natural and necessary, others are natural but not necessary; and others are neither natural nor necessary, but are due to groundless opinion.”

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Nature