St. Francis on the Paradox of Joy

J.W. Bertolotti

Aug 20, 2025

Perennial Wisdom (Ep. 245)

3 Comments

Brings to mind Epictetus’ quote: “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants”.

Patrick H. Alfarano

Bona Verba

Amor fati, one I struggle with but keep trying.

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