Diogenes of Sinope, a famous ancient Greek philosopher, chose to live in a large ceramic jar (often called a barrel) to reject social norms and materialism.
His minimalist lifestyle was a powerful statement about freedom, he believed true wealth comes from wanting less, not having more.
When Alexander the Great once offered to help him, Diogenes famously replied, “Yes, stand out of my sunlight,” showing he needed nothing but his own independence.