Character Quote by Aulus Persius Flaccus
![“Retire within thyself, and thou will discover how small a stock is there. [Lat., Tecum habita, et noris quam sit tibi curta supellex.]” quote by Aulus Persius Flaccus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e36/aulus-persius-flaccus-19303_character_retire-within-thyself-and-thou-will-disc_874474.jpg)
“Retire within thyself, and thou will discover how small a stock is there. [Lat., Tecum habita, et noris quam sit tibi curta supellex.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Satire, Persius, 1st century AD
Self‑reflection reveals the modesty of one’s possessions and inner wealth.
In simple terms: Looking inside shows how little we truly own.
Key Takeaway
Practice inner contentment over material desire.
Themes
philosophy
self‑knowledge
humility
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- minimalist living
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Stoicism
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “stock” symbolize for you?
- How can inner wealth guide external actions?
A Different Perspective
May ignore external obligations that require resources.
![“O natal star, thou producest twins of widely different character. [Lat., Geminos, horoscope, varo Producis genio.]” quote by Aulus Persius Flaccus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f74/aulus-persius-flaccus-19303_character_o-natal-star-thou-producest-twins-of-wid_393499.jpg)
![“Thou art moist and soft clay; thou must instantly be shaped by the glowing wheel. [Lat., Udum et molle lutum es: nunc, nunc properandus et acri Fingendus sine fine rota.]” quote by Aulus Persius Flaccus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f13/aulus-persius-flaccus-19303_art_thou-art-moist-and-soft-clay-thou-must-i_436688.jpg)
![“Let them (the wicked) see the beauty of virtue, and pine at having forsaken her. [Lat., Virtutem videant, intabescantque relicta.]” quote by Aulus Persius Flaccus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f52/aulus-persius-flaccus-19303_beauty_let-them-the-wicked-see-the-beauty-of-vi_659961.jpg)
