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“He who is a philosopher or lover of learning, and is entirely pure at departing, is alone permitted to reach the gods. And this is the reason, Simmias and Cebes, why the true votaries of philosophy abstain from all fleshly lusts, and endure and refuse to give themselves up to them—not because they fear poverty or ruin of their families, like the lovers of money, and the world in general; nor like the lovers of power and honor, because they dread the dishonor or disgrace of evil deeds.”
The Trials Of Socrates • Plato“All that happens is as usual and familiar as the rose in spring and the crop in summer.”
Book IV • Marcus Aurelius“As it is pleasant to see the sea from the land, so it is pleasant for him who has escaped from troubles to think of them.”
Fragment • Epictetus“If the human race is to reach its peak of development one day, it will be in a natural environment with plant food. As cannibalism and artificial civilization corrupt him and drag him to the abyss of nothingness. Unless a humane race and a non-native whose life is governed by the laws of nature succeed him, otherwise his race will be shamefully extinguished.”
The Benefits of Vegetarianism • Sadegh Hedayat“ "The real root of suffering is this never-ending and pointless pursuit of ephemeral feelings, which causes us to be in a constant state of tension, restlessness and dissatisfaction."”
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind • Yuval Noah Harari