Many a beggar at the crossway, or gray-haired shepherd on…
“Many a beggar at the crossway, or gray-haired shepherd on the plain, hath more of the end of all wealth than hundreds who multiply the means.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Wealth is not measured by accumulation but by understanding its ultimate purpose, which the simple and humble perceive better than the rich.
In simple terms: True wealth is knowing its end, not just gathering more.
Focus on purpose over accumulation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- career planning
- ethical investing
- life coaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does wealth mean to you beyond money?
- How can humility reshape your financial goals?
Riches can blind one to the true meaning of wealth.