Aristippus Quotes on Happiness
Aristippus of Cyrene was a Greek philosopher and the founder of the Cyrenaic school. This page collects quotes attributed to Aristippus on the topic of happiness, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Aristippus:
“It is not abstinence from pleasures that is best, but mastery over them without being worsted.”
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Attributed to Aristippus:
“I possess, but I am not possessed.”
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Attributed to Aristippus:
“Time present is the only thing we possess.”
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Attributed to Aristippus:
“The wise man would not seek pleasure if it were always followed by pain.”