The true value of what we possess lies in its enjoyment.
A miser, after hoarding a considerable sum of money by denying himself even the basic comforts of life, was anxious about its safe-keeping. He decided to bury his treasure in a secluded field, digging a hole to hide it. Though momentarily relieved, his anxiety soon returned, and he felt compelled to check on the treasure repeatedly. His frequent visits caught the attention of a laborer nearby, who marked the spot and returned at night to steal the treasure. The next morning, the miser discovered the loss and wailed in despair. A traveler passing by asked him what was wrong. The miser explained his loss, to which the traveler, puzzled, asked why he didn’t keep the money at home for daily use. The miser indignantly replied that he had no intention of spending it. The traveler then remarked that if the miser never planned to use the money, replacing the treasure with a stone would serve the same purpose.
