Epictetus has a similar view, saying that it is not the longest but the best play that brings the most joy. (Showing his age there, newer philosophers would pro

Epictetus has a similar view, saying that it is not the longest but the best play that brings the most joy. (Showing his age there, newer philosophers would probably have used "book" instead of "play" but the point does not really change) Dragging out your life just for the sake of not dying is an empty pursuit.