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Franklin D. RooseveltRead
Rich, 'the Old Man said dreamily, 'is not baying after what you can't have. Rich is having the time to do what you want to do. Rich is a little whiskey to drink and some food to eat and a roof over your head and a fish pole and a boat and a gun and a dollar for a box of shells. Rich is not owing any money to anybody, and not spending what you haven't got.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True wealth comes from enjoying simple pleasures and living within your means.
In this quote, Robert Ruark emphasizes that being 'rich' is not merely about possessing material wealth or the accumulation of possessions. Instead, he suggests that true richness lies in having the freedom and time to enjoy life's simple pleasures—like spending time with loved ones, fishing, and enjoying good food and drink—while also advocating for financial responsibility and living without debt.
Themes
WealthHappinessSimple PleasuresFinancial FreedomResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is great to share during a financial literacy workshop to highlight the importance of financial responsibility.
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