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Diodorus
An Epicurean philosopher who ended his own life by cutting his throat, dying content and praising the calm of a life brought to harbor; Seneca cites him against those who said his suicide violated Epicurus' teaching.
Reading notes
- On the Happy Life §19.1 Diodorus
An Epicurean philosopher who ended his life by cutting his throat, dying serene and content; Seneca cites him against those who claimed his suicide betrayed Epicurus' teaching.