"HOW MANY THINGS I DON'T NEED!"... "QUANTAS COISAS EU NÃO PRECISO!"...

Socrates (c. 469–399 BC) was a classical Greek Athenian philosopher. One of the best known sayings of Socrates is "I only know that I know nothing". Knowing the frugality of Socrates' way of life, a friend was surprised to discover the philosopher studying with rapt attention some flashy wares on display in the marketplace. He inquired why Socrates came to the market, since he never bought anything. "I am always amazed to see just how many things there are that I don't need," replied Socrates.
Sócrates (c. 469-399 BC) foi um filósofo clássico grego, nascido em Licabeto, próximo a Atenas. Uma de suas mais célebres frases é: "Eu só sei que nada sei". Conhecendo a frugalidade do modo de vida de Sócrates, um amigo ficou surpreso ao descobrir o filósofo olhando com muita atenção mercadorias chamativas expostas no mercado. Ele então perguntou por que Sócrates estava no mercado, já que ele nunca comprava nada. "Eu fico sempre surpreso ao ver quantas coisas há que eu não preciso", respondeu Sócrates.

Photo by my son Fernando de Amorim Mascaro, took in Venice, Italy.



Photo via blog The Existential Expatriate , took in Dehli, India.

  

Photo by my daughter Sofia de Amorim Mascaro, took in São Paulo.



   

Photo by my son Fernando de Amorim Mascaro, took in Pisa, Italy.

 

Photo by my son Fernando de Amorim Mascaro, took in Venice, Italy.



Photo by my son Fernando de Amorim Mascaro, took in Rome, Italy.

      



Header photo by my son Fernando de Amorim Mascaro, took in Rome, Italy.