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The quote contrasts two approaches to feeling satisfied. One path is trying to keep acquiring more, while the other is reducing what you want. It suggests that contentment may come from limiting desire rather than increasing possessions.
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Originally said in English.
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About G.K. Chesterton
English Christian apologist and writer
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was an English Christian apologist and writer. He was a major presence in early 20th-century literature, known for his wit, his fondness for paradox, and his defence of tradition. His work and public writing were shaped by a style that often turned ideas on their head to make a point. He is remembered for arguments grounded in Christian belief and for a voice that was sharp, playful, and attentive to older social and cultural traditions.
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