Bees Quote by George Herbert
![“When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much. [When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot be much.]” quote by George Herbert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/609/george-herbert-107_bees_when-all-men-have-what-belongs-to-them-i_2197900.jpg)
“When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much. [When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot be much.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The World’s Desire” by George Herbert, 1633
When everyone possesses what they truly need, scarcity disappears.
In simple terms: Full possession ends scarcity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate contentment over desire.
Themes
contentment
scarcity
desire
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- mindful consumption
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy of happiness
minimalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly satisfies you?
- How can you reduce unnecessary desire?
A Different Perspective
Human desire is never fully satisfied, even with abundance.
![“Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men. [Better spare to have of thine own than ask of other men.]” quote by George Herbert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e14/george-herbert-107_asks_better-spare-to-have-of-thine-own-then-a_446466.jpg)
![“In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle. [In the house of the fiddler all fiddle.]” quote by George Herbert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b11/george-herbert-107_fiddle_in-the-house-of-a-fidler-all-fiddle-in-t_4810.jpg)
