“There are also some good effects of the tranquilizers which even the opponents of ataraxis agree upon.”

“Escape from the world into transcendence or Epicurean ataraxis were not sufficient.”

“This is a significant advantage over the use of barbiturates, at any rate, in providing significant ataraxis without corresponding hypnosis.”

“Instead of finding yourself in a state of stoic ataraxia you might find yourself catatonic or enraged beyond the point of recovery.”

“Perhaps it is there that actual emotional maturity, rather than the ataraxia brought on by compliance, might be measured.”

“The aim of Pyrrhonism was ataraxia in those things which pertain to opinion, and moderation in the things which life imposes.”