Epicurus and his theories on peoples pursuit of happiness

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…to anxiety basis. The choice is solely the individual's, for there is no consequence to fear or divinity to govern; it is a choice of lifestyle or basically, how one wants to exist. Pleasure as the motive of human action , therefore will hopefully drive oneself to seek that which brings the pleasure and the happiness, (that being knowledge). Knowledge brings the prudence, self-sufficiency, and practical wisdom that leads one to "don't worry," but "be happy."