If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not add to his store of money, but subtract from his desires.

Epicurus
If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not add...
If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not add...
If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not add...
If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not add...
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The famous Greek philosopher, Pythocles, was a man of great wealth who had everything that money could buy. One day, he was offered a large sum of cash if he would follow a certain set of rules. The money would be given to him, but all he would have to do was give up his wishes and desires for material gratification. That means no more fancy clothes, no more expensive meals and no more nights out on the town.

As soon as he accepted the deal, he found himself in terrible trouble. He was at the mercy of those who wanted his money and those who wanted him as well. He was now poor and miserable.

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