Epicurus has a bad reputation among some people who know nothing about his actual philosophy beyond the distorted versions put forth by his opponents. A common idea is that he was all about sensual pleasure for sensual pleasure's sake. Not so much, as it turns out.
This reminds me of something I was told by an alcoholic: "For alcoholics, one drink is too many and a thousand are never enough."
From another perspective, the Tao Te Ching says, "He who knows he has enough, is rich."
From another perspective, the Tao Te Ching says, "He who knows he has enough, is rich."
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