Cases Quote by Anonymous
“He is a great simpleton who imagines that the chief power of wealth is to supply wants. In ninety-nine cases out of a hundred it creates more wants than it supplies.”
About This Quote
Wealth often generates new desires faster than it satisfies existing ones, leading to perpetual dissatisfaction.
In simple terms: Money creates more wants than it fulfills.
Beware of endless desire.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- marketing
- policy making
- environmental impact
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does desire drive progress?
- Can wealth be used responsibly?
It can also fund essential needs and innovation.