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"Those desires that do not bring pain if they are not satisfied are not necessary; and they are easily thrust aside whenever to satisfy them appears difficult or likely to cause injury."

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Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the school of Epicureanism in Athens. His ethics emphasized tranquility, freedom from fear, and measured pleasure as the path to a good life.

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