Quote by Epicurus

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

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Summary

This quote advises against desiring what we do not have, as doing so can spoil the appreciation for what we currently possess. It reminds us to reflect on the fact that what we possess now was once something we hoped and wished for. By acknowledging this, we can cultivate gratitude for what we have already achieved and experienced, and avoid a perpetual cycle of wanting more without appreciating what we already have.

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Gratitude

By Epicurus

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