“Wise people are in want of nothing, and yet need many things. On the other hand, nothing is needed by fools, for they do not understand how to use anything, but are in want of everything.”

—  Chrysippus

As quoted in Moral Epistles by Seneca, iii. 10.

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ancient Greek philosopher -281–-208 BC

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