"No es pobre el hombre que tiene poco sino el que ansía más."
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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Feeling poor has less to do with how much you actually own and more to do with always wanting more. Someone might have enough food, a place to live, and some money, but if they constantly crave for more stuff, they'll never feel satisfied or rich. Imagine a person who has a small but nice house, a good family, and enough money to enjoy life. If this person keeps thinking about getting a bigger house or more expensive things, they're never going to appreciate what they already have. On the other hand, someone with fewer possessions, but who is happy with what they have, will feel richer and more content. The key to feeling wealthy and satisfied is to be grateful for what you possess, rather than always chasing after more.
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