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Buy only what is necessary, not what is convenient. What is unnecessary, even if it costs one cent, it is expensive.

Posted on 16 November 2015 by philosiblog

Buy only what is necessary, not what is convenient. What is unnecessary, even if it costs one cent, it is expensive. – Seneca * What does that mean? While widely attributed to Seneca, I couldn’t find it in his works. … Continue reading →

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Fear that makes us run from a mad dog is useful and necessary, whereas fear rooted in mistrust is unhelpful and needs to be overcome.

Posted on 1 December 2013 by philosiblog

Fear that makes us run from a mad dog is useful and necessary, whereas fear rooted in mistrust is unhelpful and needs to be overcome. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about fear. It differentiates … Continue reading →

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