I would rather be first in a little Iberian village than second in Rome.

How Epicurus intends to lead a life.

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769 There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is merely a compact between men.
770 The time when most of you should withdraw into yourself is when you are forced to be in a crowd.
770 Misfortune seldom intrudes upon the wise man; his greatest and highest interests are directed by reason throughout the course of life.
772 It is possible to provide security against other ills, but as far as death is concerned, we men live in a city without walls.
841 The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.

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