Laozi’s words are often deceptively simple. But this quote, taken from his Taoist text “Tao Te Ching,” speaks a profound truth about contentment. If we’re able to recognize when we already have what we need, we can break out of the endless cycle of wanting more — more things, more status, more validation. Constant striving, the Chinese philosopher knew, ultimately leads to restlessness. We can always be chasing the next accolade or the next dollar amount in the bank, but knowing when to stop is how we find peace and happiness. The moment we stop measuring ourselves against an ever-moving goal or target, we can begin to truly enjoy everything we already have.