It is not possible for one to rid himself of his fears about the most important matters if he does not understand the nature of the whole, but is still in doubt about some of the things that are said in the myths.
— Epicurus Ancient

Epicurean philosophy

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Principal Doctrines, XII

Date / Period

c. 300 BCE

Category

Shocking

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3659/3659-h/3659-h.htm

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