Abundance Quote by Roger L'Estrange
“What man in his right senses, that has wherewithal to live free, would make himself a slave for superfluities? What does that man want who has enough? Or what is he the better for abundance that can never be satisfied.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Reflections, 1665
True freedom comes from needing little; excess creates bondage.
In simple terms: Freedom is found in simplicity, not abundance.
Key Takeaway
Seek simplicity over excess.
Themes
freedom
materialism
contentment
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- lifestyle design
- spiritual practice
- consumer habits
Key Concepts
stoicism
minimalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does you truly need for happiness?
- How can you reduce unnecessary desires?
A Different Perspective
Abundance can become a new form of slavery.
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