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Cicero’s Tusculan Disputations

BOOK I
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This is called by Epicurus [Greek: isonomia]; that is to say, an equal distribution or even disposition of things.

From hence he draws this inference, that, as there is such a vast multitude of mortals, there cannot be a less number of immortals; and if those which perish are innumerable, those which are preserved ought also to be countless.

Your sect, Balbus, frequently ask us how the Gods live, and how they pass their time?
Their life is the most happy, and the most abounding with all kinds of blessings, which can be conceived.

They do nothing.

They are embarrassed with no business; nor do they perform any work.


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