Pay What Things Are Worth

March 27th, 2021

Diogenes of Sinope said we sell things of great value for things of very little, and vice versa.

- Diogenes Laertius in Lives Of The Eminent Philosophers, 6.2.35b

The psychology of advertising is powerful. Advertising will make people gladly pay a great cost for things of very little value.

Conclusion

The cost of items that bring us happiness cost what they cost. Unnecessary items will never be worth their cost. Learning the difference will provide you happiness.