Come Quote by Epicurus
“Death is nothing to us, since when we are, death has not come, and when death has come, we are not.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Letter to Menoeceus, c. 300 BC
Death is a state that we never experience; it is only the absence of life, which we cannot perceive while alive.
In simple terms: We never experience death because we are not alive then.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that fear of death is unfounded.
Themes
mortality
philosophy
anxiety
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- ethical discussions
- life planning
Key Concepts
epicureanism
absence of self
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view change your daily choices?
- What does it mean to live fully?
A Different Perspective
Death is a concept, not an experience.
