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Ideas for 'Ethical Studies', 'The Conquest of Happiness' and 'fragments/reports'

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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / f. The Mean

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Contentment comes from moderation and proportion in life [Democritus, by Stobaeus]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth

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Democritus says wealth is a burden to the virtuous mind [Democritus, by Seneca]

23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom

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Boredom is an increasingly strong motivating power [Russell]

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Happiness involves enduring boredom, and the young should be taught this [Russell]

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Boredom always involves not being fully occupied [Russell]

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Life is now more interesting, but boredom is more frightening [Russell]