Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too little.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who always want more can never feel satisfied.
- In plain terms
- Wanting more than enough means you are never happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn to be content with what you have.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does enough look like to you?
Another view
Ambition to want more can drive progress.
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