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Quote of the day by Epicurus, author of Lettera sulla felicità: 'Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among...' Life lessons from ancient Greek philosopher on gratitude and contentment

Quote of the day by Epicurus (Author of Lettera sulla felicità): Epicurus' ancient wisdom teaches us to appreciate what we have. He advised against spoiling present joys by constantly desiring what we do not have. Modern desires for wealth and status can create endless dissatisfaction. Focusing on what is truly…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'He who has peace of mind disturbs...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on inner balance, hard work, self-disturbance, peace, kindness and external harmony

Quote of the day by Epicurus, “He who has peace of mind disturbs neither himself nor another,” explains how inner calm can affect daily life. The quote connects peace of mind with managing worry, desire, fear, anger and conflict. It also offers life lessons about self-kindness, contentment, friendship, external harmony…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist...' and the 2,300-year-old argument that destroyed humanity’s greatest fear

Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher, offered a compelling perspective on the fear of death, asserting that it should not concern us since our existence ceases when death arrives. This notion, termed the symmetry argument, challenges the fears associated with dying. Residing in a community known as The Garden, Epicurus sought…

The Times of India · Jul 20

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Quote of the Day by Epicurus: ‘It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be…’ Greek philosopher’s timeless wisdom on pleasures and self-control

Ancient philosopher Epicurus founded a school in Athens. He taught simple living and the pursuit of peace of mind. Epicurus believed wise people resist pleasures, while fools are enslaved. This wisdom emphasizes self-control and balance for a fulfilling life. His teachings guide discussions on ethics and human behavior today.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Quote of the day by Epicurus: ‘It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he…’ – Greek philosopher reminds us that true power begins with self-reliance

Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus emphasized personal responsibility over divine intervention. He taught that genuine happiness stems from simple living and rational thought. His philosophy encourages focusing on controllable actions rather than external forces. This ancient wisdom remains relevant for modern personal development and resilience. Taking action is the essential bridge…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

What would our lives look like if we no longer had to work? As a thought experiment, I tried to imagine

The abundance that AI promises to deliver represents an enormous and radical opportunity – a chance to reconnect with the ancient project of how to live

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

Best quote of the day: Epicurus quote on resilience and finding strength in difficult times

Epicurus quote on resilience: Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus offers timeless wisdom on resilience, emphasizing gratitude and managing desires. His teachings highlight that true happiness stems from appreciating present possessions rather than yearning for what's absent. By controlling thoughts and reactions, individuals can navigate life's challenges with greater peace and strength,…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

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Tuesday Work Quote of the Day by Epicurus: "You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity"

Quote of the day: According to Greek philosopher Epicurus, you don't find courage in constant happiness but by surviving challenging times. Difficulties, setbacks and losses, are presented not as failures but as crucial training grounds for inner strength and resilience. Embracing these challenges, even on ordinary weekdays like Tuesday, builds…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Stoic quote of the day by Epicurus: 'The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to...' Why one of history's greatest philosophers believed that wanting less was the key to living more

Stoic quote of the day by Epicurus: Epicurus reminds us that true wealth comes not from having more, but from needing less. According to Epicurus, our natural needs are limited and relatively easy to satisfy, while desires driven by vanity, status and material excess have no end. This timeless wisdom…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Despairing at the state of the world? The ancient Greeks and Romans knew the feeling

If you’re feeling fed up with the way things are in the world, then, no matter your politics, you are experiencing an emotion people have felt for millennia.

The Conversation · Apr 5

How to discover a planet

On October 6 1995, at a scientific meeting in Florence, Italy, two Swiss astronomers made an announcement that would transform our understanding of the universe beyond our solar system. Michel Mayor and his PhD student Didier Queloz, working at the University of Geneva, announced they had detected a planet orbiting…

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025

Long before debates over ‘wokeness’, Epicurus built a philosophy that welcomed slaves, women and outsiders

If you peruse the philosophy section of your local bookshop, you’ll probably find a number of books on Stoicism – an ancient philosophy enjoying a renaissance today. But where are the Epicureans?

The Conversation · Mar 19, 2025

Living for Pleasure by Emily A Austin – an Epicurean guide to happiness

A timely guide to the Greek philosopher – and rival to the Stoics – who saw freedom from anxiety as the ultimate goal

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023

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