Single Idea 2922

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / B. History of Ideas / 2. Ancient Thought]

Full Idea

Every mind of any account in the Roman Empire was an Epicurean.

Gist of Idea

All intelligent Romans were Epicureans

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (The Anti-Christ [1889], 58)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Twilight of the Idols and The Anti-Christ', ed/tr. Hollingdale,R.J. [Penguin 1972], p.181

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