Posted by Kelli on March 12, 2002 at 15:37:25:
In Reply to: Re: maybe not Epicurian? posted by The Boy Who Lost His Dog and Wept on March 12, 2002 at 12:23:20:
Yes you're correct in using the term 'Epicurian' in it's rhetorical form. I took it literally and recalled the philosopher Epicurus who taught the key to happiness was the limiting of one's desire. Look him up if you have time, he was interesting and remains surprisingly relevant.