Wise people are in want of nothing, and yet need many thing… - Chrysippus of Soli

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Wise people are in want of nothing, and yet need many things. On the other hand, nothing is needed by fools, for they do not understand how to use anything, but are in want of everything.

Chrysippus of Soli

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Chrysippus (c. 279 – c. 206 BCE) was a Greek philosopher, and head of the Stoic school in Athens, from about 230 BCE.

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Native Name: Χρύσιππος ὁ Σολεύς

Alternative Names: Chrysippus

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