I would rather live a joyful simple life, doing what I love, than to be unhappy and rich.

Lailah Gifty Akita
About This Quote

In this quote, the author is saying that the simple life where you love what you do is more fulfilling than being rich. The author is stating that if he was not happy in his work, he would rather be a simple person who loves what he does and does it well. He then adds that he would prefer to be unhappy and rich than to be a simple person who loves what he does but is not good at it.

Source: Think Great: Be Great!

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