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Quote of the day by JS Mill: 'I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than...' and the 19th-century cure for modern burnout

A shopper standing in the middle of a brightly lit superstore, holding three slightly different versions of the same household item, often feels an odd sense of confusion rather than freedom. The endless scroll of online stores promises that the perfect product to complete life is just one click away. Yet, as packages keep arriving at the door, the promised happiness often disappears, replaced by a lingering desire for whatever comes next.

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