Context: The absolute chad on the right is Diogenes of Sinope, who was an ancient Greek philosopher who took Cynicism (asceticism and rejection of social norms) to its logical extremes.

He was once visited by Alexander the Great, yes, that one, where Alexander asked if he could do anything for the famous philosopher, who lived in a clay wine jug in the marketplace by choice.

“Stand a little out of my sun” was Diogenes’ reply to the most powerful man in the world.

To that Alexander replied “If I weren’t Alexander, I would like to be Diogenes”. Supposedly Diogenes agreed, stating that "If I were not Diogenes, I too would like to be Diogenes ".

I’m poor as fuck right now and living a great life because I keep my reach scoped to my grasp. I’ve spent all my excess money on meditation retreats and therapy and I’m legit happier than I’ve ever been despite toiling and a long commute on the bus and a dingy little apartment. I’m on a gentle upward slope, my footing is sure because I stopped trying to scramble up sheer rockfaces, and I’m on the best path I’ve ever been on.