An idea from Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

Enemies called Epicurus a glutton and passed around obscene letters forged in his name. Those who knew him described a plain life in a garden, with water, bread, and a little cheese when he wanted a feast.

From Lives of the Eminent Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius

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