Cheat Quote by John Tillotson
“The covetous man heaps up riches, not to enjoy them, but to have them; and starves himself in the midst of plenty, and most unnaturally cheats and robs himself of that which is his own; and makes a hard shift, to be as poor and miserable with a great estate, as any man can be without it.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 17th‑century religious discourse
Wealth hoarded without enjoyment leads to spiritual emptiness and self‑deception.
In simple terms: Riches hoarded cause misery.
Key Takeaway
Value use over accumulation.
Themes
wealth
spirituality
self‑deception
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
greed
contentment
ethical living
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you own possessions you don’t use?
- How can you turn wealth into service?
A Different Perspective
Accumulating wealth without purpose can cause inner poverty.
