The best condition in life is to be not so rich as to be…
“The best condition in life is to be not so rich as to be envied nor so poor as to be damned.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A balanced life avoids extremes of wealth that provoke envy or poverty that leads to ruin.
In simple terms: Avoid too much wealth or too much poverty.
Seek moderate prosperity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- social status
- community health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much wealth is enough?
- What defines a “damned” poor life?
Moderation may be unrealistic for some aspirations.