Quotation of the Day - 13 January 2005 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Mephisto2 · 01-12-2005, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for.

Epicurus - Greek philosopher (341 BC - 270 BC)

Mr Mephisto

MacGuyver · 01-12-2005, 03:06 PM

I love classical period greek and roman stuff! especially philosophies. They kept thier ideas so simple, yet their beautiful use of language made it sound so complex and deep. They left alot of room for interpretations too.

blitz.fenix · 01-12-2005, 03:12 PM

So true in todays times. We constantly need to be reminded of how good we have things.

Ralli · 01-12-2005, 03:31 PM

ahhhhhhh too true too true...........when you actually think about it and take a look around your possesions the quote is like 100% true. heehee

01-12-2005, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
MacGuyver You're going to have to trust me! Location: Massachusetts	I love classical period greek and roman stuff! especially philosophies. They kept thier ideas so simple, yet their beautiful use of language made it sound so complex and deep. They left alot of room for interpretations too. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. ---Aristotle Deeds, not words, shall speak [for] me. ---John Fletcher

01-12-2005, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ralli Tilted Location: Brisbane, Australia	ahhhhhhh too true too true...........when you actually think about it and take a look around your possesions the quote is like 100% true. heehee __________________ ~RALLI~

01-12-2005, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
blitz.fenix Insane Location: Toronto	So true in todays times. We constantly need to be reminded of how good we have things.