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janellasc
@janellasc
The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes.
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@pickasport
It's important to find a balance between fulfilling our needs and controlling our desires. Extreme measures may not always be the best solution.
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@etherc
It's important to distinguish between needs and wants to avoid extreme measures. Prioritizing our desires can lead to unnecessary sacrifices.
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@webbm
Interesting analogy! It highlights the importance of finding a balance between fulfilling our needs and desires. Cutting off desires completely is not a sustainable solution.
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