"If you want to know how rich you really are, find out what would be left of you tomorrow if you should lose every dollar you own tonight"
- William J. H. Boetcker
About this Quote
This quote by William J. H. Boetcker encourages us to think beyond our product ownerships and to consider what would remain of us if we were to lose all of our wealth. It suggests that our real wealth depends on our relationships, our values, and our character. It advises us that our possessions are fleeting and that our real worth is not determined by our financial status. This quote motivates us to focus on the things that genuinely matter in life, such as our relationships, our values, and our character. It reminds us that these are the things that will stay with us even if we lose all of our product belongings. Eventually, this quote encourages us to value the important things that money can not purchase.
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