"True contentment depends not upon what we have; a tub was large enough for Diogenes, but a world was too little for Alexander"

This quote by Charles Caleb Colton speaks with the idea that true satisfaction is not based on material belongings. The story of Diogenes and Alexander is used to show this point. Diogenes was a Greek theorist who lived in a tub and was content with his simple life. Alexander the Great, on the other hand, was an effective ruler who dominated much of the known world, yet was never really content. This quote suggests that no matter just how much one has, it is inadequate to bring true satisfaction. It is only when one is content with what they have that they can find true contentment. This quote motivates us to be content with what we have and to not be driven by a desire for more. It reminds us that real satisfaction comes from within and not from external sources.