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A quotation from Samuel Johnson
Yet it is certain, likewise, that many of our miseries are merely comparative: we are often made unhappy, not by the presence of any real evil, but by the absence of some fictitious good; of something which is not required by any real want of nature, which has not in itself any power of gratification, and which neither reason nor fancy would have prompted us to wish, did we not see it in the possession of others.
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Essay (1753-11-27), The Adventurer, No. 111More about this quote: wist.info/johnson-samuel/80903…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #samueljohnson #comparison #desire #discontent #envy #gratification #jealousy #keepingupwiththejoneses #lack #misery #resentment #unhappiness #want
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A quotation from Samuel Johnson
Yet it is certain, likewise, that many of our miseries are merely comparative: we are often made unhappy, not by the presence of any real evil, but by the absence of some fictitious good; of something which is not required by any real want of nature, which has not in itself any power of gratification, and which neither reason nor fancy would have prompted us to wish, did we not see it in the possession of others.
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Essay (1753-11-27), The Adventurer, No. 111More about this quote: wist.info/johnson-samuel/80903…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #samueljohnson #comparison #desire #discontent #envy #gratification #jealousy #keepingupwiththejoneses #lack #misery #resentment #unhappiness #want
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A quotation from Samuel Johnson
Yet it is certain, likewise, that many of our miseries are merely comparative: we are often made unhappy, not by the presence of any real evil, but by the absence of some fictitious good; of something which is not required by any real want of nature, which has not in itself any power of gratification, and which neither reason nor fancy would have prompted us to wish, did we not see it in the possession of others.
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Essay (1753-11-27), The Adventurer, No. 111More about this quote: wist.info/johnson-samuel/80903…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #samueljohnson #comparison #desire #discontent #envy #gratification #jealousy #keepingupwiththejoneses #lack #misery #resentment #unhappiness #want
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A quotation from Samuel Johnson
Yet it is certain, likewise, that many of our miseries are merely comparative: we are often made unhappy, not by the presence of any real evil, but by the absence of some fictitious good; of something which is not required by any real want of nature, which has not in itself any power of gratification, and which neither reason nor fancy would have prompted us to wish, did we not see it in the possession of others.
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Essay (1753-11-27), The Adventurer, No. 111More about this quote: wist.info/johnson-samuel/80903…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #samueljohnson #comparison #desire #discontent #envy #gratification #jealousy #keepingupwiththejoneses #lack #misery #resentment #unhappiness #want
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What Lifestyle Trends Will You Never Follow to Fit In?
#KeepingUpWithTheJoneses #LifeChoices #BeTrueToYourself #PersonalFinance Hey there, friends! 😊 Let’s dive into an interesting topic that’s been on my mind lately. You know that phrase “keeping up with the Joneses,” right? It’s all about trying to maintain a lifestyle similar to those around us, often leading us to make choices that may n...
https://mymetric360.com/question/what-lifestyle-trends-will-you-never-follow-to-fit-in/?fsp_sid=30086 -
What Lifestyle Trends Will You Never Follow to Fit In?
#KeepingUpWithTheJoneses #LifeChoices #BeTrueToYourself #PersonalFinance Hey there, friends! 😊 Let’s dive into an interesting topic that’s been on my mind lately. You know that phrase “keeping up with the Joneses,” right? It’s all about trying to maintain a lifestyle similar to those around us, often leading us to make choices that may n...
https://mymetric360.com/question/what-lifestyle-trends-will-you-never-follow-to-fit-in/?fsp_sid=19871 -
What Lifestyle Trends Will You Never Follow to Fit In?
#KeepingUpWithTheJoneses #LifeChoices #BeTrueToYourself #PersonalFinance Hey there, friends! 😊 Let’s dive into an interesting topic that’s been on my mind lately. You know that phrase “keeping up with the Joneses,” right? It’s all about trying to maintain a lifestyle similar to those around us, often leading us to make choices that may no...
https://mymetric360.com/question/what-lifestyle-trends-will-you-never-follow-to-fit-in/?fsp_sid=8495 -
“We just experience the upsides of convenience and abundance,” Mull writes, and that’s the issue. “Eventually, this separation will be more difficult to uphold.” Maybe then “people might begin to feel ashamed, or at least more self-conscious, about buying things they don’t even really want … But if we have to wait for wastefulness to become uncool, then we probably have our answer as to whether this will all slow down anytime soon.”
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Is there a term for the insecure (usually cis) men who drive a 7,000lb, 8' tall truck for absolutely zero reason other than groceries, commute, and, um, compensation?
For general comms, preferably not derogatory- maybe a clever play on 'city trucker'?
CC: @TheWarOnCars @moldybasil (happy to spitball on a spring ride) @average_ebiker
#capitalism #trucks #marketing #ToughAsNails #globalwarming #OilIndustry #keepingupwiththejoneses #citytruck #transportation #autoindustry #insecurity #bros
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As I'm adding RSS feeds to my reader, it's interesting to see who does and doesn't provide a link, where they put them on the page and quirky things like using the RSS icon to link to an email newsletter signup page. Variety, spice, life, etc.