The only truly affluent are those who do not want more than they have.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True affluence is wanting nothing more than you have. Wealth is defined by contentment not accumulation.
- In plain terms
- Being rich means being happy with what you have.
- What can you take from it?
- Contentment is true wealth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you content with what you have?
- What is enough?
Another view
Material wealth is often necessary for security.
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