Quote Image - Desktop Image
Quote Image- Mobile Image
Email pink icon
Get the Daily Inspiration in your inbox

By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The greater the difficulty, the more the glory in surmounting it.

Separator icon
Epicurus

Epicurus was an ancient Greek thinker who taught a popular philosophy based on simple pleasures. He believed our purpose on Earth was to fill our days with happiness, avoiding fear and pain. But even Epicurus knew that life wasn’t without its difficulties. In this quote, he shares his belief that we can find joy in overcoming obstacles — and the more complex the task, the greater the satisfaction that awaits on the other side.

Play more header background
Play more icon
Daily Question
Fill in the blank: "Ultimately, ___ is trying to see things that other people don't see." - Trevor Paglen
More Inspiration
Featured Articles