Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only. Money is not required to buy one necessary of the soul.

Summary

This quote by Henry David Thoreau emphasizes the limited value of excessive wealth. Thoreau argues that having an abundance of money can only purchase unnecessary or luxurious things, which he refers to as "superfluities." However, he implies that there are essential aspects of life, such as spiritual fulfillment and emotional well-being, that cannot be acquired through monetary means. Thoreau suggests that true happiness and contentment lie beyond material possessions and that the soul's necessities cannot be bought with money alone.

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