"Our frustration is greater when we have much and want more than when we have nothing and want some. We are less dissatisfied when we lack many things than when we seem to lack but one thing"

This quote by Eric Hoffer talks to the concept that human beings are often more frustrated when they have a lot and want more than when they have absolutely nothing and desire something. This is since when we have a lot, we are more familiar with what we do not have and can become focused on the something we don't have. On the other hand, when we have absolutely nothing, we are more likely to be content with what we do have and not be as discontented. This quote speaks to the concept that human beings frequently focus on what they do not have instead of what they do have, which this can result in higher disappointment. It also suggests that having less can result in greater contentment. This quote is a suggestion to be grateful for what we have and to not end up being too concentrated on what we don't have.