The Analects of Confucius

From the Analects

Confucius said, “There is happiness in eating coarse food, drinking cold water and sleeping on the floor. Ill-gotten wealth and rank are just like fleeting clouds to me.” means?

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Confucius is alluding to the fact that luxuries are fleeting and unnecessary to individual happiness. Happiness can be found in the fulfillment of basic needs.

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