“Diogenes of Sinope said we sell things of great value for things of very little, and vice versa.”
- Diogenes Laertius, Lives Of The Eminent Philosophers, 6.2.35b
March 27, 2021 7:00 AM
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.