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I would rather be first in a little Iberian village than second in Rome
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"I would rather be first in a little Iberian village than second in Rome"

- Epicurus

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This quote by Epicurus speaks with the idea of satisfaction and the significance of finding pleasure in the small things in life. Epicurus is suggesting that it is better to be the most successful person in a small town than to be the second-best in a large city like Rome. This is because, in a small town, one can be the most successful and have the most influence, whereas in a big city like Rome, one can quickly be eclipsed by the competition. Epicurus is suggesting that it is much better to be the best at something in a small setting than to be second-best in a large one. He is stressing the significance of finding pleasure in the small things in life, rather than striving for greatness in a big city. This quote speaks with the idea that it is much better to be content with what one has, instead of pursuing increasingly more. Epicurus is suggesting that it is much better to be the best in a little town than to be second-best in a big city.

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Epicurus This quote is written / told by Epicurus between 341 BC and 271 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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