We can come to look upon the deaths of our enemies with as much regret as we feel for those of our friends, namely, when we miss their existence as witnesses to our success.
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Money alone is absolutely good, because it is not only a concrete satisfaction of one need in particular; it is an abstract satisfaction of all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Money provides not just concrete needs but serves as a broader fulfillment of desires.
Arthur Schopenhauer's quote reflects the dual nature of money in human life. While it indeed addresses specific needs and desires, its true power lies in its ability to symbolize and fulfill a wide range of aspirations, making it an essential psychological and societal tool for satisfaction and comfort. This duality highlights how money influences both our material existence and our abstract concept of happiness and success.
Themes
MoneySatisfactionDesiresFulfillmentHappiness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is often used in discussions about the role of money in achieving personal happiness.
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