Discourse on the Method, part 3, ¶ 4-2 (ChatGPT)

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I admit that it takes a lot of practice and frequent reflection to train the mind to see things this way. I believe this was the key to the strength of ancient philosophers who managed to rise above the impact of fortune and, despite suffering and poverty, found a happiness that even their gods might have envied.

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But I confess there is need of prolonged discipline and frequently repeated meditation to accustom the mind to view all objects in this light; and I believe that in this chiefly consisted the secret of the power of such philosophers as in former times were enabled to rise superior to the influence of fortune, and, amid suffering and poverty, enjoy a happiness which their gods might have envied.