CodrusMar 1

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Show threadParagoneMar 1

A couple millenia before, there was that bit by Gautama:

β€œDesire is the root of dissatisfaction.”

Much clearer.

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Show threadCodrus
Tolstoy is saying much more here than simply β€œDesire is the root of dissatisfaction.” And love, but defined more as our unique and profound capacity for selflessness, is the only desire incapable of dissatisfaction.
Mar 1 at 6:04pmWeb