Quote by Sir Richard Francis Burton
A man that hoards up riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that carries gold and eats thistles.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the notion that accumulating wealth without deriving any enjoyment or purpose from it is futile and foolish, comparing such a person to an donkey carrying valuable resources but mindlessly consuming a worthless plant. It suggests that true fulfillment lies not in amassing wealth for its own sake, but in making use of it and finding joy in its benefits.