Muluck Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 The discussion as lead it exactly where I wanted it to go. Everyone's opinion on what is happiness is obviously different, therefore giving the statement "Money can't buy happiness" meaning to those whom say it.Meaning it is meant more for the terms of the person who is saying the phrase, than for whom is hearing it. Several people have brought up the opinion that those without money would be a lot more happier with money, which is correct. Some of you have stated that those with money are generally sadder because they have what they want but lack some "spiritual" and emotional enjoyment, which in and of itself is correct. I stated in my opening post that is isn't whether or not money can buy happiness, it is for how long. I know must present to you another suggestion, we know that money can indeed buy happiness, and it can last for a certain amount of time, but how strong is said happiness? Is it stronger in the beginning, and weaker at the end? Is the happiness that money brings a person, weaker in the beginning, or stronger at the end?It is fact that those with money often tend to forget the basic necessities of life until they no longer have them, and usually those necessities never leave. So it begs the question, is it the lack of money that brings a more profound understanding to what is needed or is it the lack of basic necessities that brings a more profound understanding that money is needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Dahlia Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 l'd say it stays the same.l was born into money. My parents have money to throw me in private school. They had money to hire a nanny to take care of me so they never had to see me until l was old enough not to need them to make my own breakfast. They have enough money to silence me when l ask for those new Jordans that came out. "Yeah yeah here just go get them. How much are they? You know what, take my card and just get them, i'm busy..."Yet, money still buys my happiness... 17 years and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroke Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Well, money can buy friends, sort of. Maybe not real friends, but people more or less. Money can buy happiness to a degree... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitus Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I still believe that happiness brought by money will all be gone at some point or another. When we die, our material possessions will no longer matter, and what we did with ourselves will matter. Money will only obtain happiness for so long, and eventually, that item that someone found in the store will lose it's luster, and eventually, he/she will want more than money. However, they will continue to buy what they want, in hopes of filling the void they have. Little do they know, that this void cannot be filled by money, but only by spiritual and emotional happiness. I'm not sure how long it will last, but I know that it will not last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweller of Parables Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Daisy and Tom were just fine living in the rat hole.They cuddled, had 5 kids and lived perfectly fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Womi Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Buy an endorphine shot. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweller of Parables Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 You can go without people' date=' y'know. Just look at me...[/quote'] Look at you!Miserable piece of filth walking the earth...I banish you! [/code] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 You should change the title of the thread to monkey can't buy happiness. Anyways, it depends on what you need. Some people don't need friends or family, just stuff. For them, money can buy happiness. However, these people suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabHelmet Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Daisy and Tom were just fine living in the rat hole.They cuddled' date=' had 5 kids and lived perfectly fine.[/quote'] Wait, what? Daisy and Tom didn't live in a rat hole. What version of Gatsby were you reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweller of Parables Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Daisy and Tom were just fine living in the rat hole.They cuddled' date=' had 5 kids and lived perfectly fine.[/quote'] Wait, what? Daisy and Tom didn't live in a rat hole. What version of Gatsby were you reading? PARTIAL SPOILER ALERT!!!!I'm sorry, but the area where Tom hurt a woman was described as a rat hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Womi Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Oh man! You just ruined the book for me! Dx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweller of Parables Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 That lady who gets hurt also gets run over by a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Could money bring you happiness?What' date=' stripped of all it's polish, all the things that make it what it is, brings you happiness?[/quote'] Firstly, you seem to be under the impression that every man is the same. That is incorrect, for some people money could very well buy things that could make them happy for the rest of their lives. As for the questions, money couldn't bring me happiness. It would definitely help me to be happier, as having good things is always nice, but by itself it's useless. Secondly, I'm pretty sure that the second question contradicts itself. If it's stripped of what it is, then surely it is nothing, and nothing can't bring you happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweller of Parables Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Every man isn't the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willieh Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Daisy and Tom were just fine living in the rat hole.They cuddled' date=' had 5 kids and lived perfectly fine.[/quote'] Wait, what? Daisy and Tom didn't live in a rat hole. What version of Gatsby were you reading? Yeah from what I understand they were living pretty well. If anyone lived in a rat-hole it was the mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweller of Parables Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Daisy and Tom were just fine living in the rat hole.They cuddled' date=' had 5 kids and lived perfectly fine.[/quote'] Wait, what? Daisy and Tom didn't live in a rat hole. What version of Gatsby were you reading? Yeah from what I understand they were living pretty well. If anyone lived in a rat-hole it was the mechanic. shirts omg these shirts!!!*orgasm* I know they lived well. :PI was talking about when they went along the poorer side where the old mechanic lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muluck Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Could money bring you happiness?What' date=' stripped of all it's polish, all the things that make it what it is, brings you happiness?[/quote'] Firstly, you seem to be under the impression that every man is the same. That is incorrect, for some people money could very well buy things that could make them happy for the rest of their lives. As for the questions, money couldn't bring me happiness. It would definitely help me to be happier, as having good things is always nice, but by itself it's useless. Secondly, I'm pretty sure that the second question contradicts itself. If it's stripped of what it is, then surely it is nothing, and nothing can't bring you happiness. You seem to have read my statement wrong, I was arguing that this saying is arguably wrong.As for the question, it was suppose to point out that money is needed in a lot more of our life's than people want to agree with.For example, "what stripped of what it is, brings you happiness?". Say your answer was cars, what do you need to get a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Could money bring you happiness?What' date=' stripped of all it's polish, all the things that make it what it is, brings you happiness?[/quote'] Firstly, you seem to be under the impression that every man is the same. That is incorrect, for some people money could very well buy things that could make them happy for the rest of their lives. As for the questions, money couldn't bring me happiness. It would definitely help me to be happier, as having good things is always nice, but by itself it's useless. Secondly, I'm pretty sure that the second question contradicts itself. If it's stripped of what it is, then surely it is nothing, and nothing can't bring you happiness. You seem to have read my statement wrong, I was arguing that this saying is arguably wrong.As for the question, it was suppose to point out that money is needed in a lot more of our life's than people want to agree with.For example, "what stripped of what it is, brings you happiness?". Say your answer was cars, what do you need to get a car? Ah, sorry. Your wording does confuse me at times, I can admit that.And as for the question, that makes more sense now. My answer would be my friends, as I'm sure that I don't need to strip that down and have the answer being money. More so; if my answer was friendship. What do you need to get friends? Depending, a good personality. I have that. What do I need to have a good personality? Essentially, nothing, but if we wanted to get literal then I could say a good upbringing. What do I need for a good upbringing (including food, healthcare, etc.)? Money. It's as they say of course, money is the root of all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willieh Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Could money bring you happiness?What' date=' stripped of all it's polish, all the things that make it what it is, brings you happiness?[/quote'] Firstly, you seem to be under the impression that every man is the same. That is incorrect, for some people money could very well buy things that could make them happy for the rest of their lives. As for the questions, money couldn't bring me happiness. It would definitely help me to be happier, as having good things is always nice, but by itself it's useless. Secondly, I'm pretty sure that the second question contradicts itself. If it's stripped of what it is, then surely it is nothing, and nothing can't bring you happiness. You seem to have read my statement wrong, I was arguing that this saying is arguably wrong.As for the question, it was suppose to point out that money is needed in a lot more of our life's than people want to agree with.For example, "what stripped of what it is, brings you happiness?". Say your answer was cars, what do you need to get a car? Common sense and a good ticket to "Let's Make a Deal." OH HO HO HO But seriously. Material might make you smile. But love makes you happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweller of Parables Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 So we can't have our cake and eat it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willieh Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 So we can't have our cake and eat it too? Sure you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweller of Parables Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I can love and buy sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willieh Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I can love and buy s***. If you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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