"Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty... I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well."
- Theodore Roosevelt
At the same time, it's also desirable to just marry rich man's son, or even better, don't bother marrying a rich man's son, just lead a simple life that requires little money (if you know how to stop comparing financial wealth with everyone you meet). And laze and sloth.
But the first is more noble.
Anything worth doing is often not easy, and is often more fruitful and satisfying.
In any case, aren't we not to envy? But I think Theodore more likely meant 'admired'.
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