Proverbs Quote by Anonymous
““Proverbs 21:17-18 17 Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.””
About This Quote
Source Biblical text: Proverbs 21:17‑18, Hebrew Bible
Pursuing pleasure and luxury leads to poverty, while restraint brings wealth.
In simple terms: Pleasure can cause poverty.
Key Takeaway
Practice moderation.
Themes
wealth
self‑discipline
values
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
religious
moral
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- lifestyle choices
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
economic behavior
moral teaching
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance enjoyment and saving?
- What habits protect against excess?
A Different Perspective
Temptation of immediate gratification can be strong.
![“If [a man] spent his money, say, in giving parties for his friends, they (we may hope) would get pleasure, and so would all those upon whom he spent money, such as the butcher, the baker, and the bootlegger. But if he spends it (let us say) upon laying down rails for surface cars in some place…” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fbf/bertrand-russell-69_friendship_if-a-man-spent-his-money-say-in-giving-p_1525793.jpg)
