What a lot of things there are a man can do without.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans possess far more needs or wants than they actually require to function.
- In plain terms
- A person can live without many things they think they need.
- What can you take from it?
- Live simply and realize you need less than you think.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you truly need?
- Are you happy with less?
Another view
It downplays the importance of certain luxuries for quality of life.
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