We do not so much need the help of our f... by Epicurus | We Heart Quotes

Friends Happiness philosopher Ethics Philosophy

We do not so much need the help of our friends as the confidence of their help in need.

- Epicurus

Other quotes by Epicurus

If the gods listened to the prayers of men, all humankind would quickly perish since they constantly pray for many evils to befall one another.

- Epicurus

Courage Being

You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.

- Epicurus

Man Life

Misfortune seldom intrudes upon the wise man; his greatest and highest interests are directed by reason throughout the course of life.

- Epicurus

War is delightful to those who have not experienced it.

- Epicurus

Friendship

Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.

- Epicurus

He who is not satisfied with a little is satisfied with nothing.

- Epicurus

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