epicurus

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Epicurus
    n 1: Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random
         combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good
         (341-270 BC)

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EPICURUS

an ancient who believed that pain was unpleasant and
that pleasure was good.  His descendants live in expensive
hotels and eat only in high-class restaurants.  Many suffer
with the gout. A popular cat foot was named in his honor.