Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look close…

Dalai Lama
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Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.
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