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She must be rich who can forego An hour so jewelled with…

“She must be rich who can forego An hour so jewelled with delight, She must have teasuries of joy That she can draw on day and night, She must be very sure of heaven– Or is it only that she feels How much more safe it is to lack A thing that time so often steals.” quote by Sara Teasdale
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““She must be rich who can forego An hour so jewelled with delight, She must have teasuries of joy That she can draw on day and night, She must be very sure of heaven– Or is it only that she feels How much more safe it is to lack A thing that time so often steals.””

Sara Teasdale

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True wealth is inner joy and spiritual security, not material possessions that time can steal.

In simple terms: Inner joy is true wealth.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner peace.

Themes

spirituality joy impermanence

Mood

tranquil reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • mindfulness practice
  • gratitude journaling
  • spiritual study

Key Concepts

philosophy of happiness existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives you lasting peace?
  • How can you balance material and spiritual goals?
A Different Perspective

Material success can still be valuable.

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