So often these days we see people complaining about the price of bitcoin and how they missed the train. And they choose to go for alts and speculations with lower value and lower market cap.

Which matters most, Quality or Quantity?

You can invest in bitcoin with very little money, and you'd be getting a quantity of satoshis. That same amount could give you loads of cheaper coins.
Bitcoin is unlikely to suddenly jump and go 2 or 3X but it's a stable currency and a valid investments for the long-term.
The lower alts and speculations are cheaper and with their low market cap they can easily jump in price. But they are less stable and prone to sharp drops. Unsuitable for long term investments.

I think a few satoshis is a better buy when you have limited capital. Or you could go for cheaper coins high on the rankings on CMC. This gives you stability.
You can also risk a small percent of your capital in speculations and ICOs. And try making profits from trading.
Be flexible on cryptocurrency and always note that your priority is protecting your investments and then maximizing profits.

The truth about bitcoin is that it is very profitable and it helps and gives much better benefits than any other jobs in the world.