“The just man is most free from disturbance, while the unjust is full of the utmost disturbance.”

— Epicurus

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Ὁ δίκαιος ἀταρακτότατος, ὁ δ᾽ ἄδικος πλείστης ταραχῆς γέμων.

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ancient Greek philosopher -341–-269 BC

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