The fool’s life is empty of gratitude and full of fears; its course lies wholly toward the future.
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It is impossible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and well and justly. And it is impossible to live wisely and well and justly without living a pleasant life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pleasant living is intertwined with wisdom and justice; both are necessary for a fulfilled life.
Epicurus emphasizes the interdependence of living a pleasant life and living wisely, well, and justly. He suggests that true happiness cannot be achieved without a moral foundation that includes wisdom and justice, while a wise and just life must also include the pursuit of pleasure in order to be fully realized.
Themes
WisdomJusticePleasureHappinessLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a philosophy discussion to highlight the connection between morality and happiness.
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