Bother Quote by Michelangelo
“Let it be enough for you to have bread and live virtuously and poorly like Christ, as I do here. I live meanly and don't bother about life or honor ... and I live with the greatest toil and a thousand worries. It is now about 15 years since I had a happy hour.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 16th‑century Italy
He finds contentment in modest means and spiritual focus, despite hardship.
In simple terms: Contentment in modesty.
Key Takeaway
Seek virtue over wealth.
Themes
humility
spirituality
contentment
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- poverty
- volunteer work
- spiritual retreats
- simple living
Key Concepts
Stoicism
Christian asceticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true wealth mean to you?
- How can you practice humility daily?
A Different Perspective
Poverty may limit opportunities.
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