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Autobiography and memoir1 quote
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. — Henry David Thoreau · 1854Historical literature1 quote
Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods. — Socrates · 240