"The Cynic School of Philosophy?" the Clown murmured softly.
Richard, unaffected, continued, "The people of the Cynic School of Philosophy believe that true happiness is not based on external things, such as abundant material wealth, noble status or strong bodies.
True happiness depends not on the ephemeral, but rather on inner satisfaction. Human desires are obviously endless, and following these desires only leads to suffering. Moderation and controlling desires, abandoning the pursuit of material things, that is how to achieve happiness and joy, just like children.
As for Diogenes, whom I mentioned at the beginning, he took this to the extreme. It is said that he lived in a barrel, and his only possessions were a cloak, a staff, and a bread bag, yet he was extremely happy, wanting nothing.
