Appetite Quote by Samuel Johnson
“Do not discourage your children from hoarding, if they have a taste to it; whoever lays up his penny rather than part with it for a cake, at least is not the slave of gross appetite; and shows besides a preference always to be esteemed, of the future to the present moment.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Vanity of Money, 1765
Encouraging frugality and foresight prevents becoming a slave to immediate desires.
In simple terms: Save to avoid being a slave to appetite.
Key Takeaway
Practice prudent saving.
Themes
frugality
self‑control
future‑planning
Mood
thoughtful
ethical
Type
financial
philosophical
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- investment
- long‑term planning
- teaching children
Key Concepts
economics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance of saving and spending feels right?
- How does foresight affect present joy?
A Different Perspective
Excessive thrift can stifle generosity.
