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The Capacity to Enjoy Less (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 days ago by Veraven@sh.itjust.works to c/comicstrips@lemmy.world

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"The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less." - Socrates

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[–] 0xD@infosec.pub 0 points 1 day ago

No, what I am saying is that you are denying that the vast majority of people would not choose to live like that if they had a choice. It is simply what they fell into and all they know.

You said that poor people can go and do two degrees and what not. Sure, in fantasy land anyone can become anything. In real life, it's not that simple and no, they cannot. Or they can, but with 10 times the effort of someone in a more privileged position. That is not to be expected of anyone just to live a self-fulfilled life.

I did not attack you personally and you don't have to justify your life to me. I was pointing out that you are fortunate enough to be able to make that choice in life. Not everyone has the capacity to think and read about philosophies of any kind, and you do. Your conclusions come from a place of luxury and freedom that you are denying in your statements.