The magnitude of pleasure reaches its limit in the removal of all pain. When that state is present, pleasure can be varied, but it cannot be increased, nor can it be diminished, so long as it is not disturbed by pain.
Epicurean philosophy
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"Empty is the argument of the philosopher which does not relieve any human suffering."
Strange & Unusual"The limit of a pleasant life is not exceeded by him who has put an end to the pain of want and has arranged his life to be safe from all disturbance."
Shocking"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for."
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