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

- Epicurus

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In this quote, Epicurus is suggesting that true happiness does not come from building up wealth or material possessions. Rather, he believes that happiness can be accomplished by lowering one's desires and living a basic life. According to Epicurus, continuously pursuing more and never being pleased with what one has will only lead to misery. By letting go of our desires and focusing on what we currently have, we can discover satisfaction and real happiness. This quote functions as a reminder to not get caught up in the pursuit of wealth and product belongings, but to find delight in today moment and value what we already have.

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Epicurus This quote is written / told by Epicurus between 341 BC and 271 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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