We are tempted to believe that certain achievements and possessions will give us enduring satisfaction [...] we are not reminded that soon after gaining the summit, we will be called down again into fresh lowlands of anxiety and desire. #AlaindeBotton

- July 17, 2024

We are tempted to believe that certain achievements and possessions will give us enduring satisfaction [...] we are not reminded that soon after gaining the summit, we will be called down again into fresh lowlands of anxiety and desire. #AlaindeBotton
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We are tempted to believe that certain achievements and possessions will give us enduring satisfaction [...] we are not reminded that soon after gaining the summit, we will be called down again into fresh lowlands of anxiety and desire. #AlaindeBotton

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