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    2. Hey guys I created new video against the Stoic idea that virtue is goal of life. Hope you enjoy 2

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    2. Happy Twentieth of October, 2019: What Would A Local Epicurean Organization Look Like? 9

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    2. Happy New Year, But Remember Also That Tomorrow Marks Something Even Bigger - Epicurus' Birthday!

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    2. Grumphism? LOL

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    2. Greetings 6

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    2. Great Post From Holly At Facebook Crediting Motivation From "Living For Pleasure"

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    2. Goethe and Epicurus / Lucretius

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    2. Friendship Commentary By Elli (At Facebook 02/25/23)

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    2. French (Burlamaqui and Rousseau) and German (D'Holbach) Followers of Epicurus (?) 1

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    2. Frank Rose and Narrative Thinking

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