Quote by Ovid

Although they posses enough, and more than enough still they yearn for more.

Although they posses enough, and more than enough still they

Summary

This quote suggests that despite having sufficient resources or having more than necessary, some individuals still desire to accumulate even more. It highlights human nature's tendency to always crave for more, representing a sense of insatiability or greed. It implies that some people are not content with what they have and continually seek to amass additional wealth, possessions, or power, often driven by their never-ending desire for more.

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Wealth

By Ovid

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