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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Piyush Shukla

Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: “Wealth is like seawater: the more we drink, the...” — A timeless wisdom lesson on money, success, happiness, human desire, and the hidden trap of never feeling enough

Arthur Schopenhauer’s quote of the day continues to resonate in a world obsessed with wealth, status, and endless accumulation. The German philosopher observed a truth that modern society still struggles to accept: more money does not automatically create more satisfaction. “Wealth is like seawater: the more we drink, the thirstier we become.”

In a time when success is often measured by possessions, this wisdom feels surprisingly relevant. People chase larger salaries, bigger homes, and greater recognition, believing fulfillment waits just beyond the next achievement. Yet history repeatedly shows that desire rarely stops growing. The quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer invites readers to examine a deeper question. Why do so many people reach their goals yet remain restless? The answer lies not in wealth itself but in the nature of human desire.

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