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Oct 2023
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Why Aren't More People Wise?

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Do we have a shortage of wise people? Yes. Is that surprising? Marcus seems to think so. -- #1 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2 : Support my work : https://actualstoicism.com/support #3 : Read Actual Stoicism : https://read.actualstoicism.com #4 : Read Everyday Stoicism : https://everydaystoicism.com #5 : Read Uphill From Her ... Show More
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