Principal Doctrines, 16

Epicurus  translated by Peter Saint-Andre

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16Chance steals only a bit into the life of a wise person: for throughout the complete span of his life the greatest and most important matters have been, are, and will be directed by the power of reason.[16]

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Notes

  • [16] The contrast between chance or fate and reason or choice is explored in greater depth at Letter to Menoikos, Section 133 and following.