Very few men are wise by their own council, or learned by their own teaching. For he that was only taught by himself, had a fool for a master.
Ben JonsonRead
Worldly wealth is the Devil's bait; and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase, as the moon, when she is fullest, is farthest from the sun.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuit of wealth can lead to a decrease in genuine happiness.
This quote suggests that the pursuit of material wealth often distracts individuals from achieving true happiness. Just as the moon is farthest from the sun when it is fullest, those who accumulate wealth may find themselves further away from the essence of joy and fulfillment.
Themes
WealthHappinessMaterialismContentmentRiches
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a personal finance seminar to emphasize the importance of finding happiness beyond wealth.
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