Who said “Possession without obligation to the object possessed approaches felicity.”?

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George Meredith. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Egoist (1879)

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APA

Meredith, G. (n.d.). Possession without obligation to the object possessed approaches felicity. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14090-possession-without-obligation-to-the-object-possessed/

MLA

Meredith, George. “Possession without obligation to the object possessed approaches felicity.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14090-possession-without-obligation-to-the-object-possessed/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Meredith, George. “Possession without obligation to the object possessed approaches felicity.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14090-possession-without-obligation-to-the-object-possessed/.