“I think one should live simply, don’t you?” Terry said. Henry looked about. “How simply?” “Obviously, you haven’t read Siddhartha,” Terry said. “You’re right, I haven’t.” “Henry Hesse. A writer for the educated, the thoughtful. He concluded that most of our unhappiness comes from wanting things we don’t need.” “I’m figuring his overhead was small,” Henry said. “Probably didn’t have a shitter that was about to fall through the floor with him riding it.” “It’s a philosophical book. I don’t think anything will be gained tonight by a meaningful discussion if you aren’t about to take it seriously.
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