It's better to have nothing, ' the children were saying.

About This Quote

This quote is often used for reference when someone or something is worthless or is not worth much. This quote is also used to express the idea that it is okay to be broke or to have nothing. When people are faced with important decisions, they are often told to think about the cost of the decision before making it. This quote shows that it is better to have nothing rather than something that is not worth much.

Source: Housekeeping

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