Category Archives: Poverty

Knowing how much is enough

Posted on September 29, 2016 by vincentsmithauthor

The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle used to teach that virtue was the mid-point between two extremes. So, for example, there is recklessness on one extreme and cowardice on the other; but courage is the mid-point. It’s neither being fearless, like … Continue reading →

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When more produces less

Posted on November 16, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

Aristotle used to teach that virtue was the mid point between two extremes. So, for example, whereas recklessness is one extreme and cowardice the other, courage is the mid point where virtue sits. The important thing is to keep things … Continue reading →

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All we have is what we are

Posted on December 15, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

There’s a story about a wealthy man who could not conceive of a life without money. As death approached he had a vision of an angel who told him he could only take with him whatever he could fit into … Continue reading →

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