It is the mynd, that maketh good or ill, That maketh…
““It is the mynd, that maketh good or ill, That maketh wretch or happie, rich or poore: For some, that hath abundance at his will, Hath not enough, but wants in greatest store; And other, that hath litle, askes no more, But in that litle is both rich and wise. For wisedome is most riches; fooles therefore They are, which fortunes doe by vowes deuize, Sith each vnto himselfe his life may fortunize.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Wealth and poverty are matters of mindset; true riches lie in wisdom, not material abundance.
In simple terms: Mindset, not wealth, defines richness.
Cultivate wisdom over material gain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- education
- career planning
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mindset affect your happiness?
- What steps foster wisdom?
Changing mindset is challenging.