Famous quote by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

"To be content with little is hard; to be content with much, impossible"

- Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

About this Quote

This quote by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach speaks with the problem of finding contentment in life. It recommends that it is tough to be content with little, but it is impossible to be content with much. This suggests that no matter how much one has, it is never enough. This might be interpreted as a caution versus the pursuit of material wealth, as it suggests that it will never ever bring real contentment. It could likewise be analyzed as a suggestion to appreciate the small things in life, as it is much easier to be content with little. This quote encourages us to find satisfaction in today minute, rather than pursuing more. It reminds us that true contentment comes from within, and that it is not depending on external factors. Ultimately, this quote motivates us to find satisfaction in life, no matter just how much or how little we have.

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This quote is written / told by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach between September 13, 1830 and March 12, 1916. He/she was a famous Novelist from Austria. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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