Understand clearly that when a great need appears a great…
“Understand clearly that when a great need appears a great use appears also; when there is small need there is small use; it is obvious, then, that full use is made of all things at all times according to the necessity thereof.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Recognizes that the scale of resources matches the scale of need; abundance and scarcity are relative to necessity.
In simple terms: Needs determine how much is used.
Key Takeaway
Match resources to real needs.
Themes
necessity
resource allocation
balance
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- environmental policy
- personal finance
- community sharing
Key Concepts
Stoicism
Buddhist economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess true need versus perceived need?
- What happens when needs are misaligned with resources?
A Different Perspective
May overlook ethical considerations of distribution.