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A propensity to hope and joy is real riches one to fear and sorrow real poverty
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"A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty"

- David Hume

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This quote by David Hume speaks to the idea that having a favorable outlook on life is a form of wealth, while having an unfavorable outlook is a type of poverty. He recommends that having a tendency to hope and delight is a kind of genuine riches, while having a tendency to fear and sorrow is genuine poverty. This quote motivates us to concentrate on the favorable elements of life and to be grateful for what we have. It also acts as a reminder that our attitude and outlook can have a considerable impact on our lives. By selecting to concentrate on the favorable, we can produce a life of abundance and delight. On the other hand, if we select to focus on the unfavorable, we can produce a life of worry and sorrow. This quote is a reminder that our attitude and outlook can have an extensive result on our lives and that we should aim to cultivate a positive attitude.

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David Hume This quote is written / told by David Hume between May 7, 1711 and August 25, 1776. He was a famous Philosopher from Scotland. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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