Why do they say "Money Can't Buy Happiness?" I beg to differ :o)
01-31-2008, 02:07 PM
#1
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Why do they say "Money Can't Buy Happiness?" I beg to differ :o)
You here that phrase all the time and I was thinking about it today. I definitely disagree with that statement. If it wasn't for saving up alot of hard earned money, I couldn't have bought my 993. And let me tell you, actually, I don't need to tell you, I'm sure you probably know... because of having the extra money to buy this car, it offers me ALOT of happiness.
You? Agree or disagree?
Peace,
Steve
MONEY CAN'T BUY HAPPINESS - "Money can buy material things, but real happiness must be truly earned. Now often used ironically. Rousseau (1712-78) wrote in 1750: 'Money buys everything, except morality and citizens.' The proverb first appeared in the United States in 'William & Mary College Quarterly' (1792). It is found in varying forms: Money can't buy everything, Money can't buy friends' Money can't buy love, etc. ."
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The old saying: 'Money Can't Buy Happiness'...false.
nytimes.com — "Ed Diener, a University of Illinois psychologist, said that the connection was complex but that very rich people rated substantially higher in satisfaction with life than very poor people did, even within wealthy nations. “There is overwhelming evidence that money buys happiness,” said Andrew Oswald..."
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Money Can Buy Happiness - The old saying "money can't buy happiness" has been proved wrong by researchers at The University of Nottingham. A study into lottery jackpot winners - those who have won more than $1 million - found that a resounding 97 per cent of interviewees were just as happy, if not happier, following their big win.
You? Agree or disagree?
Peace,
Steve
MONEY CAN'T BUY HAPPINESS - "Money can buy material things, but real happiness must be truly earned. Now often used ironically. Rousseau (1712-78) wrote in 1750: 'Money buys everything, except morality and citizens.' The proverb first appeared in the United States in 'William & Mary College Quarterly' (1792). It is found in varying forms: Money can't buy everything, Money can't buy friends' Money can't buy love, etc. ."
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The old saying: 'Money Can't Buy Happiness'...false.
nytimes.com — "Ed Diener, a University of Illinois psychologist, said that the connection was complex but that very rich people rated substantially higher in satisfaction with life than very poor people did, even within wealthy nations. “There is overwhelming evidence that money buys happiness,” said Andrew Oswald..."
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Money Can Buy Happiness - The old saying "money can't buy happiness" has been proved wrong by researchers at The University of Nottingham. A study into lottery jackpot winners - those who have won more than $1 million - found that a resounding 97 per cent of interviewees were just as happy, if not happier, following their big win.
01-31-2008, 02:58 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
While I agree with the statement, I do believe
that money IS an enabler. It enables you to acquire
items that make you happy. It enables/affords you
the TIME to spend with people who you love and
make you happy.
Perhaps just a matter of semantics.
that money IS an enabler. It enables you to acquire
items that make you happy. It enables/affords you
the TIME to spend with people who you love and
make you happy.
Perhaps just a matter of semantics.
01-31-2008, 03:25 PM
#5
Race Director
Depends on what makes you happy. For people who appreciate materialistic things, money can buy happiness. For Dala Lama, probably not.
Reality is that most people living a somewhat developed countries will appreciate some trappings of life. So yes, for most people, to various degrees, money can buy happiness.
CP
Reality is that most people living a somewhat developed countries will appreciate some trappings of life. So yes, for most people, to various degrees, money can buy happiness.
CP
01-31-2008, 03:43 PM
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Weathergirl
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I think the answer is that having relatively more money than you're used to can absolutely buy short term happiness. But in the long run, we adjust our expectations and lifestyle to match our income/wealth in such a way that it mutes or even nullifies the effect.
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01-31-2008, 04:35 PM
#13
King of Cool
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+1
I'd have no problem if I have more money and while you might be happy when you buy things, there are things that make you happier and can not be bought, for example:
No matter how many gazillion dollars someone offered me, I wouldn't trade it for my sons and that IMO proofs there are things in life that are worth many many times more that any amount of money is or can bring to you.
Although I remember an old saying: "It's better to cry in a Jaguar than smile in a bus"... I'm not sure if I agree with that either though...
I'd have no problem if I have more money and while you might be happy when you buy things, there are things that make you happier and can not be bought, for example:
No matter how many gazillion dollars someone offered me, I wouldn't trade it for my sons and that IMO proofs there are things in life that are worth many many times more that any amount of money is or can bring to you.
Although I remember an old saying: "It's better to cry in a Jaguar than smile in a bus"... I'm not sure if I agree with that either though...
01-31-2008, 05:04 PM
#14
Nordschleife Master
If I had more money, I would not be sweating getting a new loan for a new DD. My C4S would be a Turbo S, my house would have a 1600sq-ft garage with 2 lifts.....
It doesn't "buy" happiness, but dam sure does help a TON!
It doesn't "buy" happiness, but dam sure does help a TON!
01-31-2008, 05:22 PM
#15
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I see happiness as an attitude derived from a specific perspective/approach/view on life, so no, at least for me, money doesn't buy happiness. In fact, I think being poor or wealthy is the way to go as far as happiness is concerned. Being "middle" is a bitch.