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“David Shi (historian of the simple life) describes the common denominator among the various approaches to simpler living as the understanding that the making of money and the accumulation of things should not smother the purity of the soul, the life of the mind, the cohesion of the family, or the good of the society.”

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Duane Elgin
Duane Elgin

Duane Elgin is an author who focuses on personal growth, social change, and sustainability. His works, such as 'The Living Universe' and 'Voluntary Simplicity', have had a profound impact on modern life philosophy. more

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