Quote by George MacDonald

To have what we want is riches but to be able to do without is power.

To have what we want is riches but to be able to do without

Summary

This quote suggests that true wealth lies not in possessing material possessions or achieving our desires, but in the ability to find contentment and strength in living without them. It implies that those who can live a minimalist lifestyle, free from the dependency on external things, hold a significant power over their own lives. It emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and the ability to find joy and fulfillment from within rather than relying on external sources for happiness.

By George MacDonald

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