O most grateful burden, which comforts them that carry it! The burdens of earthly masters gradually wear out the strength of those who carry them; but the burden of Christ assists the bearers of it, because we carry not grace, but grace us. John Chrysostom
Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! There is great freedom in simplicity of living. It is those who have enough but not too much who are the happiest. Peace Pilgrim
It will be sufficient to point to the enormous burdens which armaments place on the economic, social, and intellectual resources of a nation, as well as on its budget and taxes. Ludwig Quidde
God gives burdens also shoulders. Jewish Proverb
Other people's burdens killed the ass. American Proverb
Like an ostrich: cannot fly and cannot bear burdens. Arabic Proverb