“Fortune seldom troubles the wise man. Reason has controlled his greatest and most important affairs, controls them throughout his life, and will continue to control them.”
Quote by Epicurus
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Letters: Principles Doctrines, and Vatican Sayings Translated, with an Introd. and Notes, by Russel M. Geor. Indianapolis Merrill
This book offers a translation of significant Vatican sayings and doctrines, providing readers with an insight into the principles and teachings of the Vatican. The author, Russel M. Geor, has included an introductory section and comprehensive notes to enhance understanding and context. The publication is from Indianapolis Merrill. more
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Epicurus
Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the school of Epicureanism. He lived from 341 BC to 270 BC. Epicurus is known for his theory of happiness and his belief in the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain as the central goals of life. He argued that the best way to achieve happiness was through the cultivation of virtue and the pursuit of knowledge. more
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