Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young... -Epicurus

Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young nor weary in the search of it when he has grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul.

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Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher, renowned for his school of thought known as Epicureanism. His philosophy emphasized the pursuit of pleasure, tranquility, and the attainment of a simple and virtuous life.

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