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Epicurus

Letter to Menoeceus

“Of all the means to ensure happiness throughout the whole of life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friends.”

C O N T E X T

Often misunderstood as a hedonist, Epicurus actually advocated for a simple life of philosophical friendship. He founded a community called The Garden where friends lived and philosophized together.

I I .   M E D I T A T I O

“Who are the friends with whom you can think deeply — and when did you last seek them out?”

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