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Diogenes' Wall argues that pleasures of the mind link us to past and future experiences, and can be more intense, stronger, and of longer duration than those of the body, and argue that we are "in control of our (mental) disposition", which seems to indicate that some kind of mental discipline is needed to secure long-term pleasures by habituating ourselves to be in a pleasant disposition. https://theautarkist.wordpress…es-wall-on-the-pleasures/ https://theautarkist.wordpress…on-principal-doctri…

I did a quick search in WordPad through the document for the word "disposition" and this is what came out: Fr. 111 It is not nature, which is the same for all, that makes people noble or ignoble, but their actions and dispositions. Fr. 112 The sum of happiness consists in our disposition, of which we are master. Military service is dangerous and one is subordinate to others. Public speaking is full of agitation and nervousness as to whether one can convince. Why then do we pursue an occupation l…

(Quote from Cassius) This is echoed in Philodemus' On Property Management. Philodemus says "the philosopher DOES NOT TOIL", and also praises the practice of delegating tasks. So, obviously a manager of an estate is not living in a cave, but values his time and does not do menial labor, dedicating himself instead to more pleasant activities without losing his diligence and responsibilities.