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It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has
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"It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has"

- Henry Ward Beecher

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This quote by Henry Ward Beecher speaks to the suggestion that real wealth is not gauged by material possessions, but rather by the personality of a person. It recommends that a person's internal qualities, such as their generosity, generosity, and also compassion, are what make them truly rich. This quote motivates us to concentrate on establishing our internal high qualities, rather than pursuing product wealth. It advises us that our personality is what genuinely matters in life, and that it is our heart that makes us abundant. Beecher's words advise us that our real wide range lies in our personality, not in our properties. We ought to make every effort to be kind, charitable, and also thoughtful, and to live our lives with stability and also objective. By doing so, we can become truly rich, despite our material properties.

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Henry Ward Beecher This quote is written / told by Henry Ward Beecher between June 24, 1813 and March 8, 1887. He was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 91 other quotes.

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