Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Epicurus Quote “Freedom is the greatest fruit of self-sufficiency.” ~ Epicurus (341-270 BCE) Greek philosopher, founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism Freedom , Self-Reliance Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 7/8/10 absolutely ! Volumes could be written from so many vantages. Reply Justin, Elkland 7/8/10 Freedom is borne of self-sufficiency. Reply Waffler, Smith 7/8/10 I feel sorry for folk who can't cook and must go out for three meals a day. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 7/8/10 Freedom is the polar opposite of state control and state dependency. Reply N. Grigsby, Franklin, KY 7/8/10 We need him NOW! Reply RBESRQ 7/8/10 Reply Ron, Salem 7/8/10 Then that is what should be taught and made avalable to the common man. A man jest needs a place to be. Restore the plantations and communities so self -sufficient to themselves. We all must care for the garden together. Many small homes on the plantation, bunk houses, meeting halls. So was my Grandfather who oversaw the care and compation shone to the common man who must feed himself and his family, three hundred families, working together in hard times and good times. Self-sufficient. Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 7/8/10 Slavery is the rotten fruit of dependency. Reply Abigail 7/9/10 self reliability+self responsibility+self sufficiency=self respect&freedom Reply E Archer, NYC 7/9/10 They go hand in hand -- once free, I have to take care of myself. It is no burden for me, in fact, it is my preference. No one can take care of me as well as I can. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Epicurus quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes Self-Reliance quotes About Epicurus Bio of Epicurus Quotations by Epicurus Books by/about Epicurus Epicurus videos Epicurus on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Epicurus