Minimalist Style Of a Stoic
We could say that the wealthiest person isn't the one who has the most but the one most satisfied with what he has.
And that being full of desires to be fulfilled is poor, but being content is rich.
If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires
Epicurus once said.
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Stoicism helped me to understand my desires! Desires are the root cause of misery, yet having no desire may drive you to become a monk. It is that middle path, minimalism. Minimize your desire to maximize your experience of life.
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