Wish Quote by Cleanthes
““He has his wish, whose wish can be to have what is enough.””
About This Quote
One’s wish should be contentment with enough, not endless desire
In simple terms: Seek satisfaction with what you have
Key Takeaway
Cultivate contentment over endless wanting
Themes
contentment
philosophy
moderation
Mood
calm
content
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- minimalist lifestyle
- mindful consumption
Key Concepts
stoicism
value of sufficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- What is “enough” for you?
- How can you practice gratitude?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure pushes endless consumption
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
