The fool’s life is empty of gratitude and full of fears; its course lies wholly toward the future.
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Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary of it when old.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Philosophy should be studied at all stages of life, starting young and continuing into old age.
Epicurus emphasizes the importance of engaging with philosophy throughout one's life. He suggests that the pursuit of philosophical understanding should begin in youth, as it lays the foundation for a wise and fulfilling life, and that one should not abandon this pursuit when they grow old but rather continue to seek knowledge and reflection as it remains vital and enriching.
Themes
PhilosophyStudyWisdomLifeKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a commencement speech to encourage lifelong learning.
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