It is a most certain truth, that the richer we see ourselves to be, confessing at the same time our poverty, the greater will be our progress, and the more real our humility.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.
The philosophical point is that our happiness and wellbeing is not based on incomes rising. This is not just the wisdom of sages but of ordinary people. Prosperity is more social and psychological: it's about identification, affiliation, participation in society and a sense of purpose.
Most of us have considerable prosperity in our lives. Often, we are so busy pursuing our unmet desires that we are unable to enjoy all that we already have. Allowing ourselves to really appreciate the prosperity we have created is a big step toward opening to even greater fulfillment.
The rich become richer and the poor become poorer is a cry heard throughout the whole civilized world.
As poverty has been reduced in terms of mere survival, it has become more profound in terms of our way of life.
A true revolution of values will soon look uneasily on the glaring contrast of poverty and wealth.
There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.
If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.
We regard wealth as something to be properly used, rather than as something to boast about. As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it: the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it.
The truth about people at every economic level of life is you get those who are kind and who are not, those who are greedy, whether they be rich or poor. That's a common thread through humanity on any street you go to.
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