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He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well
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"He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well"

- Baltasar Gracian

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This quote by Baltasar Gracian is a suggestion to be content with what we have. It suggests that as soon as we have achieved our goals as well as pleased our demands, we should not continue to go after extra. We must be thankful for what we have as well as not be hoggish. The quote is a reminder to be material with our achievements and not to be as well enthusiastic. It is additionally a reminder to be modest and not to be too happy with our successes. We should be happy wherefore we have and not be as well focused on what we do not have. The quote is a reminder to be content with our lives as well as not to be as well focused on material possessions. We ought to be grateful for the true blessings we have and not be too concentrated on what we do not have. The quote is a tip to be material with our lives as well as not to be also concentrated on product belongings.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Baltasar Gracian between January 8, 1601 and December 6, 1658. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Spain. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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