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Stoic quote of the day by Epicurus: 'The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to...' Why one of history's greatest philosophers believed that wanting less was the key to living more

Stoic Quote of the Day: Ancient philosopher Epicurus reminds us that true wealth comes not from having more, but from needing less. According to him, our natural needs are limited and relatively easy to satisfy, while desires driven by vanity, status and material excess have no end. This timeless wisdom remains highly relevant today, encouraging us to appreciate what we already have rather than constantly chasing more.