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Lives of the Stoics (Episode 69)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
The Never-Ending Nature of Desire
They discuss the never-ending nature of desire and how it can never be fully satisfied. They reflect on the insight that even when reaching a high level of success, the desire for more never goes away. They discuss how stoicism promotes the idea that true happiness can be achieved by anyone and that material possessions and status are not ultimately important.
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