Quote by Plutarch

Learn to be pleased with everything; with wealth, so far as it makes us beneficial to others; with poverty, for not having much to care for; and with obscurity, for being unenvied.

Learn to be pleased with everything; with wealth, so far as

Summary

This quote encourages us to find contentment and happiness in all aspects of life. It suggests that we should learn to appreciate wealth not for personal gain, but for the ability to help and benefit others. Similarly, it asks us to view poverty as an opportunity to have fewer worldly concerns. Lastly, it advises finding joy in being unnoticed and unenvied, emphasizing the rewards of living a simple and unpretentious life. Ultimately, the quote teaches us to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and satisfaction, regardless of our circumstances.

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