The highest purpose is to have no purpose at all. This puts one in accord with nature, in her manner of operation.
Taking stock of what you own, when done correctly and thoroughly, helps dampen the urge to shop frivolously.
The vast concourse of people who had assembled to witness the triumphant arrival of the successful travellers was of the lowest orders of mechanics and artisans, among whom great distress and a dangerous spirit of discontent with the government at that time prevailed.