Quote by Epicurus

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not rem

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of appreciating and being content with what one currently possesses. It advises against allowing desires for what is lacking to overshadow the value of what is already present. By reminding individuals that what they have now might have been a mere aspiration in the past, it urges them to recognize the gratitude and fulfillment that should accompany their current blessings rather than yearning for more. It asserts that true contentment lies in cherishing what one has achieved or attained instead of constantly focusing on what is still out of reach.

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