The Economic Times

Best Italian proverb of the day: The poor man lacks many things, the greedy man lacks everything explained

Best Italian Proverb of the Day: The poor man lacks many things, the greedy man lacks everything is an Italian proverb contrasting material poverty with the deeper dissatisfaction caused by greed. It suggests that lacking possessions is not necessarily the greatest form of deprivation. A person consumed by greed may have wealth and resources yet remain unable to feel satisfied with what they have.