Philosophical literatureThe prudent man aspires not to pleasure, but to the absence of pain.AristotleThe Nicomachean Ethics · 322 BC★ 4.0
Scripture · Religious literatureThe Noble Truth of the Path leading to the Cessation of suffering is this: It is simply the Noble Eightfold Path, namely right view; right thought; right speech; right action; right livelihood; right effort; right mindfulness; right concentration.Pali Tipitaka100 BC★ 3.6
SpeechBecause violence can only breed more violence and suffering, our struggle must remain nonviolent and free of hatred. We are trying to end the suffering of our people, not to inflict suffering on others.Dalai Lama1989★ 2.0