Quote by Robert Herrick

Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.

Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting

Summary

This quote suggests that those who are unable to find contentment with what they have, no matter how little, will face a never-ending sense of punishment. It implies that being unable to appreciate and be satisfied with what one possesses leads individuals to continuously suffer emotionally or spiritually. This quote highlights the importance of cultivating gratitude and finding joy in life's simplest pleasures, as it is the key to finding inner peace and avoiding a state of perpetual dissatisfaction.

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