Aids Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Sufficient for the day is all that we can enjoy. We cannot eat or drink or wear more than the day's supply of food and raiment; the surplus gives us the care of storing it, and the anxiety of watching against a thief. One staff aids a traveller, but a bundle of staves is a heavy burden. Enough is not only as good as a feast, but is all that the greatest glutton can truly enjoy. This is all that we should expect; a craving for more than this is ungrateful. When our Father does not give us more, we should be content with his daily allowance.”
About This Quote
Source S: Morning and Evening, 1855
Contentment comes from appreciating only what each day provides, without longing for excess or fearing scarcity.
In simple terms: Be satisfied with daily needs.
Key Takeaway
Cherish today’s provisions.
Themes
contentment
moderation
gratitude
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily budgeting
- food planning
- minimalist travel
- mindful consumption
Key Concepts
Stoicism
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you measure success by daily sufficiency?
- How does gratitude shift your view of scarcity?
A Different Perspective
If resources are scarce, contentment may feel forced rather than genuine.
