Brows Quote by Anonymous
“To expel hunger and thirst there is no necessity of sitting in a palace and submitting to the supercilious brow and contumelious favour of the rich and great there is no necessity of sailing upon the deep or of following the camp What nature wants is every where to be found and attainable without much difficulty whereas require the sweat of the brow for these we are obliged to dress anew j compelled to grow old in the field and driven to foreign mores A sufficiency is always at hand”
About This Quote
The quote argues that basic needs can be met without reliance on wealth, power, or distant pursuits; simplicity and self‑sufficiency are attainable locally.
In simple terms: Basic needs are met locally without wealth or power.
Key Takeaway
Seek simple, local solutions.
Themes
self‑sufficiency
simplicity
wealth
power
necessity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- rural living
- urban gardening
- budgeting
- community sharing
Key Concepts
basic needs
local resources
self‑reliance
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you meet your needs locally?
- What barriers prevent simple living?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks modern dependencies on technology and infrastructure that can limit local self‑sufficiency.
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