Epicurus Philosopher Quotations

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

Of all the things which wisdom acquires to produce the blessedness of the complete life far the greatest is the possession of Friendship.

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

It is better for you to be free of fear lying upon a pallet,than to have a golden couch and a rich table and be full of trouble.

It is not so much our friends' help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us.

The greater difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.

Empty is the argument of the philosopher which does not relieve any human suffering.

The words of that philosopher who offers no therapy for human suffering are empty and vain.