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“You're never rich enough if you can be richer.” quote by Jules Verne
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“You're never rich enough if you can be richer.”

Jules Verne

About This Quote

Source Novel: Around the World in 80 Days, Jules Verne, 1873

Wealth is a moving target; desire for more never ends if you can always increase it.

In simple terms: Always wanting more prevents satisfaction.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate contentment over endless accumulation.

Themes

wealth desire contentment

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal finance
  • career advancement
  • consumer behavior
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

relative wealth psychology of desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “rich enough” mean to you?
  • How does constant comparison affect happiness?
A Different Perspective

If you lack ambition, you may never improve your situation.

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