Quote by Socrates

He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.


He is richest who is content with the least, for content is

Summary

This quote suggests that true wealth does not come from accumulating material possessions or chasing after more and more. Instead, true richness is found in being content with what one already has and finding satisfaction in the simple pleasures that nature provides. It implies that a person who has a sense of contentment possesses a kind of wealth that money cannot buy. It highlights the importance of appreciating the natural world and finding joy in the small wonders of life.

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