Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Perhaps it's because I appreciate all I have so much that I don't worry about what I haven't got.

Perhaps it's because I appreciate all I have so much that I

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's gratitude for all they currently possess prevents them from fretting over what they lack. They attribute their lack of worry to their ability to fully appreciate and value the things they have. This perspective highlights the power of gratitude in cultivating contentment and freeing oneself from the desire for more. It suggests that by recognizing the abundance in their life, the speaker is able to focus on the present and find fulfillment, rather than constantly yearning for what they do not have.

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Life Happiness Contentment Inspirational

By Leo Tolstoy

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