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So many things I don't need.

Socrates, Diogenes Laertius 2.25

The source

"So many things I don't need." Socrates said it in Diogenes Laertius 2.25. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"πόσων ἐγὼ χρείαν οὐκ ἔχω."

Original Greek, Diogenes Laertius 2.25. Greek: Hicks 1925 Loeb text via Perseus; Said while looking at the goods for sale in the market.

Who said it

Socrates (c. 470–399 BC). The Athenian who wrote nothing and questioned everyone. We know him through Plato.

Questions

Who said "So many things I don't need."?
Socrates (c. 470–399 BC). Source: Diogenes Laertius 2.25.
What is the original Greek?
πόσων ἐγὼ χρείαν οὐκ ἔχω. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Filed under Calm.

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