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“Man and woman and speech and deed and city and object should be honored with praise if praiseworthy and incur blame if unworthy, for it is an equal error and mistake to blame the praisable and to praise the blamable.”

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Gorgias

A renowned Greek philosopher known for his contributions to rhetoric, Gorgias is considered one of the founders of Western rhetorical theory. Born in 485 BC and died in 380 BC, Gorgias' ideas had a profound impact on subsequent philosophers and rhetoricians. more

“It is impossible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and honorably and justly, and it is impossible to live wisely and honorably and justly without living pleasantly. Whenever any one of these is lacking, when, for instance, the man is not able to live wisely, though he lives honorably and justly, it is impossible for him to live a pleasant life.”

Men Able Impossible He Man Instance Pleasant Lacking Epicurean

Author:Epicurus

“The magnitude of pleasure reaches its limit in the removal of all pain. When such pleasure is present, so long as it is uninterrupted, there is no pain either of body or of mind or of both together.”

Mind Long Body Pain Together Pleasure Limits Magnitude Removal No Pain

Author:Epicurus

“Luxurious food and drinks, in no way protect you from harm. Wealth beyond what is natural, is no more use than an overflowing container. Real value is not generated by theaters, and baths, perfumes or ointments, but by philosophy.”

Way Real Philosophy Use Values Natural Wealth Drink Protect Theater Harm Perfume Baths Protect You Containers Luxurious Real Value Food And Drink

Author:Epicurus

“It is impossible for someone to dispel his fears about the most important matters if he doesn't know the nature of the universe but still gives some credence to myths. So without the study of nature there is no enjoyment of pure pleasure.”

Ifs Knows Giving Stills Important Matter Universe Pleasure Study Impossible Pure Myth Enjoyment Credence

Author:Epicurus

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