Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of its filling a vacuum, it makes one. If it satisfies one want, it doubles and trebles that want another way. That was a true proverb of the wise man, rely upon it; Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure, and trouble therewith.

Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is noth

Summary

This quote emphasizes that money is not the source of true happiness and fulfillment. It implies that the pursuit of wealth only leads to an insatiable desire for more, creating a constant cycle of dissatisfaction and wanting. The quote also suggests that material possessions do not bring lasting satisfaction but, rather, can create more troubles and anxieties. The wisdom in the proverb cited suggests that having little but living with reverence for a higher power is preferable to amassing great wealth and the accompanying troubles it can bring.

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