Epicurus:

The time when we are best able to enjoy ourselves is when we have least need of enjoyment.

— Epicurus Ancient

Epicurean philosophy

Context

Fragment 42 (from Usener)

Date / Period

c. 300 BCE

Source

https://www.epicurus.net/en/fragments.html

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