Demócrito, filósofo griego: “Si no deseas mucho, lo poco te parecerá mucho, pues los pequeños deseos dan a la pobreza igual valor que a la riqueza”

The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus of Abdera, historically known as "the laughing philosopher," is noted for his perspective that minimizing desires makes even a small amount feel abundant. According to the historical record, this outlook was characterized by a combination of personal serenity and a sense of humor.

Democritus posited that having modest desires places poverty on an equal footing with wealth, as contentment stems from the limitation of wants rather than the accumulation of material goods.