The one happiness is to shut one's door upon a little room, with a table before one, and to create; to create life in that isolation from life.
Eleanora DuseRead
I have the greatest of all riches: that of not desiring them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True wealth lies in being content with what you have rather than desiring more.
This quote by Eleanora Duse suggests that the greatest form of wealth is not the accumulation of material possessions but rather the state of being satisfied and not craving more. It highlights a philosophy of contentment where true riches are found in appreciating what one already possesses, thus promoting a sense of inner peace and happiness.
Themes
RichesDesireContentmentWealthHappiness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal fulfillment, one might quote Duse to emphasize the importance of contentment over material success.
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