Quote by Epicurus

Death, therefore, the most awful of evils, is nothing to us, seeing that, when we are, death is not come, and, when death is come, we are not.


Death, therefore, the most awful of evils, is nothing to us,

Summary

This quote suggests that death should not be feared because it is not experienced when we are alive, and when it does occur, we cease to exist. The quote implies that death is the worst type of suffering and should not be viewed as an evil because it cannot harm us while we are living. It encourages a mindset that recognizes the inevitability of death and attempts to alleviate the fear and anxiety that often surrounds it.

Topics

Death
By Epicurus
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