Quote of Epicurus - It is folly for a man...
Biography - Epicurus:
Greek philosopher
*Approximate years of birth and death.
Born: -342 - Died: -270
Period:
3rd century BC
4th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
Born: -342 - Died: -270
Period:
3rd century BC
4th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself.
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