“What makes a treasure a treasure." Marine replied, "is how rare a find it is, when you need it the most.”
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Variant: If you want external happiness, it can be an elusive desire. Internal happiness needs only to be revealed. It is not elusive because it is within you. It is your treasure. If you take someone else's treasure, it is stealing, but if you turn to your own, it is not. Happiness is your own treasure because it lies within you.

“Love God and find him within - the only treasure worth finding.”

“Pride is a funny thing; it can make what is truly worthless appear to be a treasure.”
Source: Practical Magic