Quote by Samuel Johnson

Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments.

Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion betwee

Summary

This quote suggests that a person's wealth is not solely determined by their material possessions, but rather by the balance between their desires and the satisfaction they derive from them. It implies that someone can be considered rich if their desires are modest and they find contentment in fulfilling them. On the other hand, even someone with significant material wealth may still be considered poor if their insatiable desires constantly leave them feeling unsatisfied. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between our desires and the enjoyment we derive from them in order to achieve true wealth.

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By Samuel Johnson

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