Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has warned against comparing lives with others, saying people often desire what others have without knowing the struggles behind their wealth, fame or relationships.

In a post, Agu listed what he described as life’s ironies, from the poor seeking money while the rich want peace to the famous longing for privacy while unknown people crave fame.

“The poor wants money, while the rich want peace. The young want to grow up, while the old wish they could be young again. Those who have little want more, while those who have much, sometimes wish they needed less,” he wrote.

“The married long for freedom, while the single long for love. The unknown want fame, while the famous longs for privacy. The unemployed wants to work, while the employed wish they have fewer responsibilities. The broken wants to heal, while those who are hurting longs for happiness,” he added.

Agu urged people to appreciate what they have rather than focus on what they lack.

“The truth is you can’t have it all, be happy with what you have and never take anything for granted,” he said.

He cautioned against judging one’s life by another person’s possessions or public image, saying people may be unaware of the private struggles others face.

“The grass is always greener on the other side until you discover what it takes to keep it green, someone may have the money you desire but lack the peace you enjoy,” Agu wrote.

He also stated: “A healthy person has a thousand wishes but a sick person has only one.”

The actor encouraged people to appreciate their own journeys instead of measuring their lives against others.