Blessed Quote by William Wilberforce
“When blessed with wealth, let them withdraw from the competition of vanity and be modest, retiring from ostentation, and not be the slaves of fashion.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The History of the Abolition of the Slave Trade, 1807
Wealth should inspire humility, avoiding vanity and material excess, and not become a prison of fashion trends.
In simple terms: Wealth calls for modesty, not flaunting.
Key Takeaway
Practice modest living despite riches.
Themes
humility
wealth
vanity
modesty
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- social gatherings
- public speaking
- media appearances
Key Concepts
ethical living
social status
consumerism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
- What symbols of status do you choose to reject?
A Different Perspective
Excessive modesty can be misinterpreted as lack of confidence.
![“I hate luxury. I exercise moderation…It will be easy to forget your vision and purpose one you have fine clothes, fast horses and beautiful women. [In which case], you will be no better than a slave, and you will surely lose everything.” quote by Genghis Khan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f4/genghis-khan-13891_beautiful_i-hate-luxury-i-exercise-moderation-it-w_1229552.jpg)
