The poor man may incline to assume that the possession of wealth would make him happy. He may have so many desires that he might satisfy if he has wealth. On the other hand, rich men often complain of the cares and worries of riches and being rich. Any way it is true that so far as body and peace of mind are concerned all the different ranks of men are nearly upon a level, being worried, and on the contrary the beggar and or poor who suns himself by the side of the high way possess that security which kings are fighting for.
In this matter, it may be considered that poor honestly express his real feelings, while the rich as a class must be accused of affection, whey they express a longing for the simple life and freedom from care attributed to the poor. When we have any hesitation in implicitly believing the account men give of their sentiments, the best way to get at the truth is to observe their conduct. Applying this test the question before us is that we find the poor are continually struggling hard to become rich, while there are not many rich men who willingly impoverish themselves.
Nevertheless, it must be admitted that there is a certain amount o truth in the praises of poverty expressed by the riches. These praises are to be regarded as an exaggerated denial of the popular idea that wealth is sure to increase happiness. No doubt there are circumstances which show that rich are likely to be happier than the poor man, but there are other sources of happiness so much more important than wealth, that in many cases their absence makes the millionaire miserable in the midst of all his expensive luxury. Like wealth cannot buy respect, friendship and above all ‘love’.
God has made men rich as well as poor, just to see how they have faith in Him, by their thankfulness and patience. If a rich man pays his dues what he has towards poor as assigned to him by God. On the other hand if poor shows and maintain his patience as assigned to him by Almighty and be contended with what has been given to him, he will be happy equally. But feeling of deprival on the part of rich that he does not have peace of mind and the poor that he does not have much money makes both of them equally miserable.
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Thanks Sewar, and welcome back.
My friend I agree that money keeps a roof above our heads but, unfortunately, it doesn't keep a simple smile on our lips. So, in that case, which you prefer: a house like a grave or, a smile like a sun shine????? Really the live is bewildering!!!!
Your topic is fantastic especially, the last part. God bless you my friend.
You are welcome, Onee, and thanks for the comment.
Both poor and rich people have their own duty and happiness can't be measured by those things. Thanks for reminding us, Mishaikh. :)
I welcome your opinion setareh. Thanks for the time taken to read and posting of comments. I appreciate that.
Dear Mishaikh, I think poverty never makes people happy, but may help them to bring the best out of them and to make them powerful people who never give up when they face hardships. Wealth can make people happy if they knew how to use it, if they knew how to set the priorities in their lives and if they knew how to share it with others, so it's all about our attitudes that make the differences.
Thanks Eva for posting your view point.
Risty besides your question to me, I am fully agreed with your view points and I am in it and it is in my life.
Now come to your question, it says "given the chance', in this case I would like to be rich, but with a 'healthy kind heart' not otherwise. I am a naturalist not an idealist. Thanks a lot for your comment.
Hello, Mishaikh! Given the chance what will you choose to be, the rich or the poor guy?
In which as I can see my world, material things doesn't make me happy, well I live according to my means, beyond that I would not bother, nor dare. It is always better to be lacking, it will give you chance to have more and learn more. On the other hand, being content to what you have will deliver you a better and peaceful life.
Plus significant things in life are priceless, as you mentioned what money can't buy. I should include "life itself" is so expensive that what a man could offer in exchange for his life.
Is it worthy to have the whole world and let your soul drown with things indulged with it?
Isn't that a waste?
I've got tons to say about this but I prefer to reserve some space.
Thanks for sharing. God bless!