"In my experience, it is rarer to find a really happy person in a circle of millionaires than among vagabonds"
- Thor Heyerdahl
About this Quote
Thor Heyerdahl's quote suggests that money does not always bring joy. Heyerdahl's experience has revealed him that it is most likely to discover a really pleased person amongst the less fortunate than among the wealthy. This indicates that material wealth does not guarantee contentment. Heyerdahl's quote recommends that true happiness originates from within and is not depending on external aspects such as wealth. It is possible to be content with what one has, regardless of their financial scenario. Heyerdahl's quote encourages us to look beyond the product and focus on the important things that truly bring us happiness and fulfillment. It is a suggestion that money does not always bring happiness and that true satisfaction comes from within.
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