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> Epicurus, 341-270 b.C., Greek philosopher, in Seneca Letters to Lucilius
 * "He who does not think that what he has is more than sufficient, is an unhappy man, even if he is the master of the whole world."




 * Epicurus's philosophy about life is centered on the fact that happiness was attained through knowledge, friendship, and living a virtuous life. He believed death was not something to fear and people should live simple and peaceful lives. The philosophy of Epicurus involved the goal of human life is to attain happiness by the absence of physical pain and mental disturbance. Also, he believed that knowledge could only be attained through the senses and personal experiences. The elimination of the fears and desires would leave people free to pursue the pleasures, both physical and mental, and enjoy the peace of mind that is consisting on their achieved satisfaction.

When I say, then, that pleasure should be the end and aim of our lives, I do not mean the pleasures of the prodigal and the pleasures of sensuality, as we are understood to do by some through ignorance, prejudice, or wilful misrepresentation. By pleasure we mean the absence of pain in the body and of trouble in the soul. Epicurus, 341-270 b.C., Greek philosopher; Letter to Meneoceus

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This image is one of the main ideas Epicurus had about life. He believed death should not be feared.