Quod siquis vera vitam ratione gubernet, divitiae grandes homini sunt vivere parvo aequo animo; neque enim est umquam penuria parvi.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If you live wisely, great wealth is having little and being content with it; you never lack what is little.
- In plain terms
- True riches are living simply and being happy with what you have.
- What can you take from it?
- Find wealth in contentment with enough rather than endless more.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is enough for you?
- How do you measure wealth?
Another view
Basic needs must still be met before contentment is possible.
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