Quote by Barbara Kingsolver

At home, growing up, we weren't really poor. We had everything we needed, we just didn't have what we wanted.

At home, growing up, we weren't really poor. We had everythi

Summary

This quote emphasizes the distinction between material needs and wants. The speaker reflects on their childhood, clarifying that their family had the basic necessities for survival, indicating their lack of financial poverty. However, they highlight the absence of indulgences, suggesting that their desires were not always fulfilled. The quote invites us to contemplate the difference between what is essential for survival and what we aspire to have, reminding us that true wealth lies not in material possessions, but in finding contentment with what we have.

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