Our farmers round, well pleased with constant gain, Like other farmers, flourish and complain.
AgricultureBusinessComplaintContentmentGratitudeHuman nature
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Farmers are happy with their gains but still complain like others do.
- In plain terms
- Even when successful, people still find reasons to complain.
- What can you take from it?
- Success does not eliminate dissatisfaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we complain despite success?
- What are you grateful for?
Another view
Complaints can highlight areas for improvement even in success.
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