Quote by Henry David Thoreau, Walden

A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can let alone.

A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can l

Summary

This quote suggests that true wealth lies not in the accumulation of material possessions, but rather in the ability to detach oneself from the desire for more things. It implies that a person's richness should be measured by their ability to be content with what they already have and not constantly seeking for more. In essence, it highlights the value of simplicity, self-control, and finding fulfillment in the absence of excessive materialism.

By Henry David Thoreau, Walden

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