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"People who get through life dependent on other people's possessions are always the first to lecture you on how little possessions count"

- Ben Elton

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The quote by Ben Elton highlights a common hypocrisy in society. There are people who count on other individuals's possessions and resources to manage in life, yet they often preach about the unimportance of belongings. They might declare that product ownerships do not bring happiness or that they are unnecessary for a satisfying life. Nevertheless, this can come across as insincere when considering that they themselves depend upon other people's possessions for their own comfort and wellness. The quote encourages us to be self-aware of our actions and words, and to not evaluate others for their belongings if we ourselves count on them.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Ben Elton somewhere between May 3, 1959 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from United Kingdom. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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