Poor Richard

Avarice and happiness never saw each other. How then should they become acquainted?

This quote is a testament to our generation. Avarice is defined as extreme greed and dissatisfaction. Happiness has many definitions. Happiness could be driving a car, playing with your kids, getting a big bonus, having the money for bills, doing a favorite hobby, or just simply being happy with being alive. However, some people never achieve what they call happiness. Happiness has a very sneaky and corrupt rival who lives around ever corner of the mind. It comes to the surface when the new 20?? car comes out and your "less deserving" neighbor drives up with one. When your kids come in ashamed because the were bullied for their Goodwill clothes or your backfiring Old Faithful. Avarice. It always rears its ugly head when you've had your new "toy" for 6 moths-1 year. Suddenly, it's not quite as fast or shiny as you remember. And Bill's 72" TV dwarfs your 70".

This statement ties so much of our culture together. Happiness always gives way to avarice. Even if you're a happy person and mostly content with your life, There's always just one more small thing that could make it just a little better. Maybe an electric can opener instead of a hand turn. A little paint in your son's room. Perhaps the money to buy just one meal away from home. Avarice and happiness are acquainted due to human nature. Always wanting more. They're forever intertwined. The more consumers want and strive for, the more closely related the two become.