Money Quotes by Epicurus

9 Money quotes by Epicurus

Epicurus reflects on money through a philosophical lens, emphasizing simple pleasures over material excess. The concise collection distills his ancient wisdom, reminding readers that true wealth often lies beyond the purse.

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To be rich is not the end, but only a change, of worries.

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He who needs riches least, enjoys riches most.

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The acquisition of riches has been for many men, not an end, but a change, of troubles.

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If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

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Natural wealth is limited and easily obtained; the wealth defined by vain fancies is always beyond reach.

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Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss.

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If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not add to his store of money, but subtract from his desires.

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“If you shape your life according to nature, you will never be poor; if according to people's opinions, you will never be…

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The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity.

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I have never wished to cater to the crowd; for what I know they do not approve, and what they approve I do not…

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Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.

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

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Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist, death is not here. And when it does come, we no longer exist.

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