Quote by John Bunyan

The more he cast away the more he had.

The more he cast away the more he had.

Summary

This quote suggests that through the act of letting go or giving up, one can actually gain more instead of losing. By relinquishing possessions, desires, or attachments, one can open themselves up to new opportunities, experiences, and satisfaction. It emphasizes the idea that true wealth and abundance are not necessarily measured by material possessions, but by the freedom and contentment found in releasing oneself from the burden of attachment.

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Generosity

By John Bunyan

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