An idea from The Consolation of Philosophy

The mistake is splitting what belongs together. Having enough, power, respect, fame, and joy are one good seen from 5 sides. Chase one piece alone and you lose even that piece. The miser guarding his money ends up weak, worried, and ignored.

From The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

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