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Single Idea 1843

[filed under theme 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship ]

Full Idea

Of all the things which wisdom provides for the happiness of the whole life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friendship.

Gist of Idea

Friendship is by far the most important ingredient of a complete and happy life

Source

Epicurus (fragments/reports [c.289 BCE]), quoted by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 10.31.28

Book Ref

Diogenes Laertius: 'Diogenes Laertius', ed/tr. Yonge,C.D. [Henry G. Bohn 1853], p.477