The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Socrates: He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he..... How the ancient Greek philosopher who inspired Western philosophy still explains why endless desire, not lack of success, leaves millions emotionally unfulfilled in modern life today

Quote of the day by Socrates meaning: Why endless desire keeps successful people emotionally unfulfilled even after achieving more. Socrates said it plainly 2,400 years ago. A person spends years believing fulfillment will arrive after the next milestone. But when the milestone arrives, emotional satisfaction remains temporary. The mind immediately moves the goalpost again. Socrates understood this long before neuroscience, psychology, or financial markets existed.