Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy.
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To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True wisdom lies in being content with what you have rather than constantly seeking more.
This quote expresses the idea that true satisfaction and wisdom come from appreciating the simple things in life. It suggests that those who seek excessive wealth often find themselves burdened by their possessions and worries, whereas a content mind, free from such desires, is a valuable treasure that leads to peace and happiness.
Themes
ContentmentWisdomSatisfactionWealthMindfulnessPeace
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about finding happiness in simple things.
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