Quote by Edmund Spenser

It is the mind that maketh good or ill, that maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor.

It is the mind that maketh good or ill, that maketh wretch o

Summary

This quote suggests that our state of mind is the driving force behind the conditions of our lives. It implies that it is not external circumstances, but rather our mindset that determines whether we experience goodness or badness, happiness or misery, wealth or poverty. In essence, the quote emphasizes the power of our thoughts and their ability to shape our reality and overall well-being.

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