In the past there were people who were not rich but contented with the…

Nhat Hanh
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In the past there were people who were not rich but contented with their living style, laughing and happy all day. But when the new rich people appear, people look at them and ask why don't I have a life like that too, a beautiful house, car and garden and they abandon their values. ✨ Zen and the art of protecting the planet by Jo Confino, www.theguardian.com. August 26, 2010.
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