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Sunlight ( The World Thrift Day Special)

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  D isclaimer- Read SLOWLY!!!!!!!! In ancient Greece, there was a philosopher named Diogenes. It is said he always dressed in rags and lived in a large tub; he was known as "the sage in the tub." One day, Alexander the Great visited the town and on meeting Diogenes announced, "Tell me what you desire and I will grant your wish." However, Diogenes merely said, "Please stand out of the way, you're blocking the sunlight." Happiness for Diogenes was a quiet life, basking in the sun in his tub. He enjoyed the peace of mind and needed nothing more than this. He was satisfied just to bathe in the sun; he never had the slightest desire for fine clothes or money, status, fame, or anything else. All he wanted was to sit in his tub and think, free to do exactly as he wanted without anyone else telling him what to do.  Then Alexander the Great, in whom Diogenes had not the slightest interest, arrived and stood in front of him, blocking the sunlight.  Whe...