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Oct 10, 2023Liked by Massimo Pigliucci

I was reminded of a quote by Annie Dillard. She talks about writing and sharing her knowledge, but it's also about giving: Anything you do not give freely and abundantly becomes lost to you. You open your safe and find ashes.

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Also, consider giving with a warm heart not a cold hand. Have a will, of course but don’t want till you croak to be generous.

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How should gifts given with a stick or an electric prod in hand and with the demand to completely distance yourself from all types of friends or relatives be interpreted or appreciated?

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Oct 9, 2023Liked by Massimo Pigliucci

Living, being ethical through our giving and receiving - such amazing thinking, teaching, writing by Seneca! And yet another amazing teaching and writing essay...thank you, Massimo!

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