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"أجعل نفسي غنيا بجعل رغباتي قليلة"

Henry David Thoreau

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This saying means that you can feel like you have more by wanting less. Imagine you have a small house and a friend has a big house. Your friend always wants more things to fill up the big house, which makes them feel like they never have enough. You, on the other hand, keep your small house simple and don't want many extra things. This makes you feel content and happy with what you have. In real life, think about someone who buys a new phone every year because they always want the latest model. They spend a lot of money and time on this. Another person keeps their old phone until it really breaks because it still works fine for them. The second person saves money and is satisfied, feeling rich in a different way. You can apply this idea by focusing on what you truly need and appreciating what you already have. This way, you can find happiness and feel wealthy without always chasing after more things.

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Contentment Frugality Gratitude Happiness Minimalism Philosophy Self-sufficiency Simplicity Wealth Wisdom
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