The ancient Greek philosophers disagreed about many things, but they shared a common view of work

The ancient Greek philosophers disagreed about many things, but they shared a common view of work. Platonists, Epicureans, Hedonists, Stoics, Aristoteleans—they all agreed—work is what your slaves do. A man without slaves is in no position to perfect the role of statesman or philosopher, the only truly worthy professions. Aristotle says, “All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind”.

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I'm not familiar with him. But Howard, please adhere to my warning. The only true freedom is living under a bridge and eating other people's trash.

 
"Howard Hughes" are you the return of monaco monkey?

I sure hope so, up until the end when Monaco completely went off the rails and said some really offensive stuff.

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