Nikos KazantzakisI felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.
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Despite living in the most expensive city in the world, he found happiness in his simple life. Although Richer than Croesus, he never stopped saving for retirement and was able to live the simple life he desired. If you are looking to find happiness in your life, living a simple life is what will bring you that happiness.
Source: Zorba The Greek
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