He is not poor that hath not much, but he that wants more. Want lies in wishing. He lacks most that desires most. He is richest who does not covet, and desires least. The most contented are the most happy.
Poverty lies in wanting more; the contented are the happiest because true richness comes from not coveting and desiring least.
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