Quote of the day by Socrates: “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have” — $1.277 trillion in U.S. credit card debt in Q4 2025 marks a record high, up 66% since 2021. Average household debt tops $11,000. Credit card interest rates exceed 23%. Meanwhile, the U.S. ranks 24th in the World Happiness Report. More than 2,400 years ago, Socrates delivered a warning about human desire that still defines modern life. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that true happiness begins with self-examination and inner discipline. His famous quote on contentment is not about money. It is about ethics. It is about character. In a culture obsessed with wanting more, Socratic philosophy asks a deeper question: What is enough for the soul?
