His personal diet was modest, consisting largely of bread, olives, and occasional cheese.
Viewed as the greatest means of ensuring a happy life. Epicurus on the gods (Chapter 4)
Intense pain is usually brief; long-term pain is usually mild. 2. Practical Living and "The Garden" Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition
He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid political life, as it brings more anxiety than reward.
The gods exist as perfect beings but do not interfere in human affairs. His personal diet was modest, consisting largely of
To achieve ataraxia (freedom from mental distress), Epicurus' follower Philodemus summarized the "four-part cure":
Basic needs (food, shelter, friendship) are simple to satisfy. His personal diet was modest
Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as ( Kepos ), where he lived with a community of friends.