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Meaning
The quote says that being able to value something you do not possess is better than possessing things you cannot truly value. It contrasts longing with possession, and places appreciation above ownership. The line suggests that awareness and gratitude matter more than having more.
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Originally said in English.
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About Elbert Hubbard
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