Being thankful Quote by Epicurus
“We ought to be thankful to nature for having made those things which are necessary easy to be discovered; while other things that are difficult to be known are not necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Letter to Menoeceus, Epicurus, c. 300 BC
Nature provides easy access to necessary knowledge, while harder truths remain optional.
In simple terms: Necessary things are easy; difficult things are not essential.
Key Takeaway
Focus on what is needed and accessible.
Themes
philosophy
knowledge
nature
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- education
- resource allocation
- problem solving
Key Concepts
epistemology
necessity
simplicity
Questions to Reflect On
- What easy truths do you overlook?
- How do you balance curiosity with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Hard truths may be valuable despite being optional.
