"No man is poor who does not think himself so. But if in a full fortune with impatience he desires more, he proclaims his wants and his beggarly condition"
- Jeremy Taylor
About this Quote
This quote by Jeremy Taylor talks to the idea that real hardship is not determined by one's material wealth, but rather by one's attitude and outlook. He suggests that an individual who is content with what they have is not poor, despite their monetary situation. However, if a person with a complete fortune is still disappointed and desires more, they are basically declaring their hardship, as they are not content with what they have. This quote encourages us to be grateful for what we have and to not be so focused on product wealth. It advises us that real wealth is discovered in satisfaction and gratitude for what we have.
"There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures"
