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We must exercise ourselves in the things which bring happiness, since, if that be present, we have everything, and, if that be absent, all our actions are directed toward attaining it.
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We must exercise ourselves in the things which bring happiness, since, if that be present, we have everything, and, if that be absent, all our actions are directed toward attaining it. — Epicurus

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Epicurus was a Philosopher from Classical Athens (-341–-270).

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This quote is attributed to Epicurus, a Philosopher from Classical Athens.
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Epicurus lived from -341 – -270.
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