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Natural justice is a symbol or expression of usefulness, to prevent one person from harming or being harmed by another. (31)
• Variant: Natural justice is a pledge of reciprocal benefit, to prevent one man from harming or being harmed by another.
— Epicurus
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• Variant: Natural justice is a pledge of reciprocal benefit, to prevent one man from harming or being harmed by another." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Epicurus
Epicurus (341 BC – 270 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher and Sage whose ideas gave rise to systems of thought known as Epicureanism. Influenced by Democritus, Aristippus, Pyrrho, and possibly the Cynics, he turned against the Platonism of his day. He openly allowed women and slaves to join the school as a matter of policy.
About Epicurus
Epicurus (341 BC – 270 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher and Sage whose ideas gave rise to systems of thought known as Epicureanism. Influenced by Democritus, Aristippus, Pyrrho, and possibly the Cynics, he turned against the Platonism of his day. He openly allowed women and slaves to join the school as a matter of policy.
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