Quote by Benjamin Franklin

If you desire many things, many things will seem few.

If you desire many things, many things will seem few.

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that when we constantly crave more possessions or desires, it creates a never-ending cycle. Often, when we attain what we want, the satisfaction is temporary, leaving us wanting more. Consequently, the more desires we have, the less satisfied we feel as we perceive our existing possessions or accomplishments as inadequate. It implies that excessive desires can lead to a perpetual state of dissatisfaction and diminish our ability to appreciate and be content with what we already have.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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