Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.

Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier w

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This quote highlights the insatiable nature of wealth and fame. It compares wealth to sea-water, suggesting that the more one acquires, the more they desire. Similarly, fame is seen as something that can never fully satisfy one's hunger for recognition. It implies that the pursuit of these external markers of success can lead to a perpetual state of craving, suggesting that they are ultimately unfulfilling and can create a never-ending cycle of desire.

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