He is a fool who leaves things close at hand to follow what is out… — Plutarch · Skopia

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He is a fool who leaves things close at hand to follow what is out of reach.

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Grass is always greener Seeking happiness Seeking Foolishness

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Plutarch. "Περὶ ἀδολεσχίας [On Talkativeness]." Ἠθικά Ethika [Moralia]. c. 100 AD.

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