Epicurus's Famous Quotes

"If god is willing to prevent evil, but is not able to
Then he is not omnipotent.

If he is able, but not willing
Then he is malevolent.

If he is both able and willing
Then whence cometh evil?

If he is neither able nor willing
Then why call him god?"

--- Epicurus (341 - 271 B.C.)

"Why should I fear death?
If I am then death is not.
If death is I am not.
Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do?"

--- Epicurus (341 - 271 B.C.)