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Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things
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"Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things"

- Seneca the Younger

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This quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca speaks to the concept of moderation and satisfaction. He is recommending that hardship requires just a couple of standard needs to be met, while luxury requires a lot more, and avarice, or greed, requires a limitless pursuit of product ownerships. Seneca is cautioning versus the threats of greed and the pursuit of product wealth, as it can result in a relentless cycle of desiring increasingly more. He is advocating for a life of moderation and satisfaction, where one is pleased with what they have and does not pursue more than what is needed. This quote is a pointer that true joy and contentment originate from within, and not from product ownerships. It is a pointer to be mindful of our wants and needs, and to pursue balance and small amounts in our lives.

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Seneca the Younger This quote is written / told by Seneca the Younger between 5 BC and 65 AC. He was a famous Statesman from Rome. The author also have 125 other quotes.

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