
“A simple man will have only what he needs, and he will know the difference between what he needs and what he wants. We feel that whatever we want, we desperately need. But before we possess the world, to our wide surprise we see that the world has already possessed us.”
―
The Jewels of Happiness: Inspiration and Wisdom to Guide Your Life-Journey
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