Hedonists
This philosophy is often attributed to Epicureanism, which emphasizes seeking pleasure and avoiding pain as the ultimate goals in life. The idea is to enjoy life's pleasures in the present moment because life is uncertain and fleeting.
No, Epicureanism taught that the way to be happy was to seek tranquility and freedom from fear and pain, which could be achieved by satisfying natural and necessary desires in moderation. It emphasized simple pleasures like friendship and intellectual pursuits, rather than excessive physical pleasures.
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Robin Hood's allies included Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and Maid Marian. These individuals supported Robin in his quest to combat injustice and help the poor against oppressive authorities.
In a bustling city, a wealthy man and a humble beggar cross paths. The rich man, consumed by greed, looks down on the poor man. However, through a series of events, the poor man's kindness and integrity shine brighter than the riches of the wealthy man, teaching a valuable lesson that true wealth lies in the richness of the heart and not in material possessions.
Friar Tuck. Interestingly Tuck is often described as a fat, bald and jovial monk with a great love of ale. The British use "tuck" as slang for candy and sweets and the name may be a bit of a double entendre meant to describe the friar's vices or the cause of his rotund appearance.
No, Epicureanism taught that the way to be happy was to seek tranquility and freedom from fear and pain, which could be achieved by satisfying natural and necessary desires in moderation. It emphasized simple pleasures like friendship and intellectual pursuits, rather than excessive physical pleasures.
If I remember from a philosophy class, it was the Greek slave Epicurus who first made the statement.
The Bible. Isaiah 22:13, ‘Let us eat and drink; for tomorrow we shall die.’
The Bible. Isaiah 22:13, ‘Let us eat and drink; for tomorrow we shall die.’
Anyone over 60
The original quote was: "Eat thou and drink; tomorrow thou shalt die." -- D. G. Rossetti, 1870, from a sonnet in "House of Life." This has evolved into a popular saying: "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die."
-I believe you are thinking of the rapper Tech N9ne. In his song Slacker (beginning) and Einstein (middle) both say that exact same quote. "Eat, drink and be marry, for tomorrow you may die!" -Unless that the word your think of is "we" because I found that "Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow WE shall die" was originally used in the bible in Isaiah 22:13.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis - 1959 Eat Drink and Be Merry--- for Tomorrow Ker-Boom 3-7 was released on: USA: 21 November 1961
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"Eat, drink, and be merry" IS a sentence.
Just about making emphasis on today as life is too short.. Just like Carpe diem (seize the day)
Fritz Perls This is a common aphorism attributed to the Neapolitans who live in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, which could erupt at any time.