Quote by Chinese Proverb

With virtue you can't be entirely poor; without virtue you can't really be rich.

With virtue you can't be entirely poor; without virtue you c

Summary

This quote suggests that wealth and poverty should not be solely measured by material possessions. It emphasizes the importance of virtue in determining true richness or poverty. It implies that a person who possesses virtuous qualities, such as integrity, kindness, and honesty, will never be truly poor because they possess values that cannot be taken away. On the other hand, someone who lacks virtue, no matter how monetarily wealthy they may be, will always be lacking in true richness and fulfillment.

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Virtue

By Chinese Proverb

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