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There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it
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"There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it"

- Maya Angelou

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This quote by Maya Angelou speaks to the importance of discovering balance in life. It suggests that there is a fragile balance in between enjoying life and being extremely concentrated on product gain. On one hand, it is important to value the charm of life and to enjoy the small moments. On the other hand, it is very important to not end up being too concentrated on material gain and to not end up being extremely greedy. Greed can cause an absence of gratitude for the simple things in life and can result in a feeling of vacuum. This quote encourages us to find a balance between caring life and being greedy for it. It is important to appreciate the beauty of life and to take pleasure in the small moments, while also being mindful of not becoming too concentrated on material gain.

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Maya Angelou This quote is written / told by Maya Angelou somewhere between April 4, 1928 and today. She was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 53 other quotes.

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