Tag Archives: poor

There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.

Posted on 24 November 2012 by philosiblog

There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote implies that there is something about people that makes them rich or poor besides … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment, gratitude, money, reflection, thankful, value | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.

With virtue you can’t be entirely poor; without virtue you can’t really be rich.

Posted on 28 April 2011 by philosiblog

With virtue you can’t be entirely poor; without virtue you can’t really be rich. –  Chinese Proverb What does that mean? Let’s start with a definition of virtue.  Virtue is defined by dictionary. reference. com as “moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.”  … Continue reading →

Posted in exceptionalism, observation, self resepct, self-esteem, self-image, virtue | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on With virtue you can’t be entirely poor; without virtue you can’t really be rich.

By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.

Posted on 10 March 2011 by philosiblog

By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich. – Democritus What does that mean? Once again, we start with a quote that has been translated from another language, and many liberties will be taken by this author as to … Continue reading →

Posted in contentment, desire, happiness, moderation, money, simplicity | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.