“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have”
— Socrates
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If someone isn't happy with what they already have, getting more things won't make them happy either. Imagine a person who always wants the newest phone. When they get the latest model, they soon start wanting an even newer one. This shows that their happiness doesn't come from the phone itself, but from always wanting something else. The same idea can be seen with a child who wants the biggest toy, but once they get it, they quickly become bored and want a different toy. This teaches us that true happiness comes from being satisfied with what we have now, rather than always looking for more. If we learn to appreciate the things we have, we can feel more content and less stressed about getting new things all the time.
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