足るを知る者は富む

[Taruwo-shirumono-wa-tomu]

(proverb)


Literal translation:

Those who know satisfaction can become happy.


Meaning:

Human desire is insatiable, but if you can be satisfied with modest things without becoming greedy, you will be spiritually nourished and become happy.


Japanese Idioms and Proverbs

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