The quantity of pleasure is to be judged by the quantity of pain it removes.
Epicurean philosophy
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"Against all things it is possible to provide security, but as against death we all live in an unwalled city."
Strange & Unusual"The time when we are best able to enjoy ourselves is when we have least need of enjoyment."
Shocking"It is not possible to dispel the fear of the most important things unless one understands the whole nature of the universe."
Shocking"The wise man does not deprecate life nor does he fear the end of life."
Strange & Unusual"It is not possible to live pleasantly without living prudently, honorably, and justly; nor to live prudently, honorably, and justly without living pleasantly."
Shocking