Quote of the day by Epicurus focuses on a simple idea: a person does not need public attention to live a meaningful life. Epicurus, the Greek philosopher who lived from 341 BC to 270 BC, developed a philosophy based on pleasure, friendship, simple living and freedom from mental disturbance. He established the Garden in Athens and taught his followers to avoid unnecessary political activity and public life. His ideas also examined fear, desire, death, nature and happiness. The saying about living without attracting attention can be understood through these ideas and through the way Epicurus organised his own philosophical community.
