Albert EinsteinPossessions, outward success, publicity, luxury - to me these have always been contemptible. I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best for both the body and the mind.
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Henry David Thoreau always kept himself simple, not only in terms of his possessions, but also in his clothing. He also preferred to live a life without publicity, instead preferring to take the path less traveled. He believed that every person should seek out the best life possible without changing their personal preference just to please someone else. From this quote it is clear that he seeks out the best life for himself, not what others think or say about him.
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