Quote by Benjamin Franklin

If you desire many things, many things will seem but a few

If you desire many things, many things will seem but a few

Summary

This quote suggests that if you have multiple desires or ambitions, the things you already possess or achieve may not seem significant or fulfilling. It highlights the idea of never being truly satisfied or content, as the more things we desire, the less value we attribute to our accomplishments. This quote reminds us of the importance of appreciating and finding contentment in what we have, rather than constantly yearning for more and diminishing the significance of our current achievements.

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Desire

By Benjamin Franklin

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