Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Poverty consist in feeling poor.

Poverty consist in feeling poor.

Summary

This quote suggests that poverty is not solely determined by one's material wealth or lack of it, but rather it is a state of mind. It implies that feeling poor, having a perception of lack or scarcity in life, is the true essence of poverty. It emphasizes the significance of mindset and attitude in determining one's experience of poverty rather than focusing solely on the material aspects.

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Poverty

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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