Happiness or Money?

United States
October 20, 2006 10:45am CST
would you rather be happy with a middle class income....or would you rather be Rich and unhappy?
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5 responses
@jenny81 (36)
• United States
21 Apr 13
I'd be rather happy with average income than to be rich but does not possess happiness in our life. Happiness is more precious than richness. As we all know , money cant buy happiness thats why what ever state our life may, as long as we are happy .. Its still the best. Just be contented and stay happy forever. :)
• Indonesia
21 Apr 13
I think because we need money for almost everything. If we have money we have power. And if we have money, other people will respect us as well. So they say money can't buy happiness but you need money to buy stuff which brings you happiness. While money can certainly buy a lot of goodies that make us happy, it cannot buy true friendship, the reciprocal attachment that fills the need for affiliation.
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
20 Oct 06
It cannot be generalised that middle class enjoy greater happiness and without much money and rich class enjoy money without happiness. Certain percentage of people both in m iddle class and in rich class may not have happiness due to greediness - craze for amassing wealth and this may lead to unhappiness in their lives. Similarly there are some middle class people and rich people who live happily because they know their limitations and live in a set plan.
@juneramir (334)
• Philippines
20 Aug 10
Money is great: you can use it to travel to far away places, get the best education available, help out your loved ones if they need it, contribute to charities that manage their funds well, buy as many books as you want, and so on. Money is simply a means to making the most of yourself. As long as you have a holier-than-thou attitude towards money, money will have a holier-than-thou attitude towards you (by having negative feelings about money you’re repelling money). Have a nice day!
@juneramir (334)
• Philippines
20 Aug 10
The aim of life should not be to accumulate as many possessions and as much wealth as possible. We should learn to be content with what we have and appreciate the benefits of simplicity. For example, if we clear out our unnecessary clutter we will achieve a greater feeling of space and freedom. If you feel happiness is directly related to material possessions, you are making a mistake. Happiness can be gained just through being content with a small amount of possessions. Our inner wealth is not just about what we have, but what we are content to live without. Indeed, I prefer happiness than money :) Have a nice day!