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If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

Posted on 3 March 2014 by philosiblog

If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires. – Epicurus What does that mean? This is a description of an age old battle. Do we become happy by adding to … Continue reading →

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These individuals have riches just as we say that we “have a fever” when really the fever has us.

Posted on 11 January 2014 by philosiblog

These individuals have riches just as we say that we “have a fever” when really the fever has us. – Seneca What does that mean? As frequently happens, the Twitter quote is just a tiny bit of the full quote. In … Continue reading →

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Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss.

Posted on 12 September 2012 by philosiblog

Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss. – Epicurus What does that mean? I love this quote, as it is all about attachment and the fear of loss. If you … Continue reading →

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