Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.

It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves

Summary

This quote suggests that true poverty is not determined by the amount of material possessions one has, but rather by the insatiable craving for more. It implies that those who constantly desire and long for more are deprived in a deeper sense, as their incessant want prevents them from appreciating what they already have. It encourages individuals to find contentment in what they possess rather than constantly pursuing more in order to avoid the true poverty of infinite desire.

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Appreciation

By Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

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