A poor man, Depa, once found an enormously valuable jewel. Being a person of little desire, and content with his small income, Depa pondered to whom he should give the jewel. He tried to think who was most in need and suddenly was inspired to give the jewel to King Prasenajit. The king was astounded as there were many poor and needy people, but Depa said, ‘O King, it is you who is the poorest, because you lack contentment.’
Nagarjuna, Letter to a Friend (and reproduced in Buddhism for Busy People :Finding Happiness in an Uncertain World by David Michie)
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