Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Our necessities are few, but our wants are endless.

Our necessities are few, but our wants are endless.

Summary

This quote suggests that as human beings, we have very few essential needs that are necessary for our survival and well-being. However, our desires and aspirations are boundless and ever-growing. It highlights the contrast between what we truly require to sustain ourselves and the endless list of desires and cravings that we constantly pursue. It is a reminder of the human tendency to always want more and to seek fulfillment beyond mere necessities.

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