The covetous man heaps up riches, not to enjoy them, but…
“The covetous man heaps up riches, not to enjoy them, but to have them; and starves himself in the midst of plenty, and most unnaturally cheats and robs himself of that which is his own; and makes a hard shift, to be as poor and miserable with a great estate, as any man can be without it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Wealth hoarded without enjoyment leads to spiritual emptiness and self‑deception.
In simple terms: Riches hoarded cause misery.
Key Takeaway
Value use over accumulation.
Themes
wealth
spirituality
self‑deception
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
greed
contentment
ethical living
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you own possessions you don’t use?
- How can you turn wealth into service?
A Different Perspective
Accumulating wealth without purpose can cause inner poverty.