James D. MaxonIf you measure your life by what you own, the cavern of your heart will never be filled.
About This Quote
This quote from the book “The Secret” shows how our possessions can be a distraction from what is truly important in life. We only see the possessions we have, not the future we could have. There will always be more things we can buy. But this quote shows us that if we want to live a happy, fulfilling life, we need to be focused on what is most important to us.
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