Quote by Thomas Traherne

It is of the nobility of man's soul that he is insatiable: for he hath a benefactor so prone to give, that he delighteth in us for asking. Do not your inclinations tell you that the WORLD is yours? Do you not covet all? Do you not long to have it; to enjoy it; to overcome it? To what end do men gather riches, but to multiply more? Do they not like Pyrrhus the King of Epire, add house to house and lands to lands, that they may get it all?

It is of the nobility of man's soul that he is insatiable: f

Summary

This quote reflects on the inherent nature of human beings to constantly seek more and never be satisfied. It suggests that man's insatiability stems from the fact that there is a benefactor, possibly referring to the divine, who is willing to grant their desires. The quote questions whether our desires encompass the entire world and if we desire to possess and conquer it. It also implies that the accumulation of wealth is a way for people to gain even more, similar to how the King of Epire, Pyrrhus, amassed houses and lands.

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