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" Although all things in excess bring harm, the greatest danger comes from excessive good fortune: it stirs the brain, invites the mind to entertain idle fancies, and shrouds in thick fog the distinction between falsehood and truth. "

William B. Irvine , The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient


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William B. Irvine quote : Although all things in excess bring harm, the greatest danger comes from excessive good fortune: it stirs the brain, invites the mind to entertain idle fancies, and shrouds in thick fog the distinction between falsehood and truth.