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Dec 12, 2022Liked by Egberto Willies

"I negate human nature. "

There are (were) many "primitive" societies that lived in harmony with nature and developed sustainable lifestyles. Greed and avarice are learned behaviors built on the myth of scarcity.

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The vein of greed runs deep and wide in humankind, oh excuse me, in the history of the human race.

"He who is not satisfied with a little, is satisfied with nothing." Epicurus

I know I am satisfied because it is so easy for me to find beauty all around me even in the midst of a brutal and chaotic world of today.

There are still many reasons to smile and you, Mr. Willie's, make me smile with your calm, courteous, articulate and thoughtful discourse. Thank you and blessed be your life.

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