Enough Quote by John Lanchester
“Our societies have achieved a general level of prosperity of which most of all the human beings who have ever lived could only dream. Now we need to show that we can stop continually wanting more - more money, more stuff. We must show that it is possible for people to realise that they have enough.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wall, John Lanchester, 2019
Modern societies have unprecedented wealth, yet people keep craving more, which is unsustainable.
In simple terms: We have enough wealth but still want more.
Key Takeaway
Practice gratitude and limit excess consumption.
Themes
prosperity
contentment
sustainability
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- personal finance planning
- environmental policy
- mindful living
Key Concepts
consumerism
psychology of desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you give up to feel truly content?
- How can societies encourage sufficiency?
A Different Perspective
Changing habits is hard when social norms reward consumption.
