Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Poverty wants some things, Luxury many things, Avarice all things

Poverty wants some things, Luxury many things, Avarice all t

Summary

This quote highlights the different desires and aspirations associated with each state of being. Poverty is desirous of basic necessities and lacks the ability to fulfill all its needs. Luxury, on the other hand, seeks an abundance of material possessions and enjoys the means to acquire them. Finally, avarice, being the extreme love of money and wealth, is insatiable and yearns for everything it can possibly acquire. The quote suggests that each condition has its own distinct desires, with avarice being the most insatiable and ambitious among them.

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