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Asked by bibblybob - 17/09/09 at 12:09 pmIf the best things in life are free why can’t i afford them?
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September 17th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Aristotle believed that the best thing in life was virtue which led to happiness. Last time I checked virtue costs $0
September 17th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
This question works on the principle that the ‘best’ things are material goods or premium services, however if you look a little deeper you may realise that this principle is merely a product of forced social conditioning derived from a consumer driven economy.
How many times have you ‘really’ wanted something only to purchase / receive it and be bored of it within a short period of time. So often the ‘idea’ of having something is more exciting than actually owning it.
With this in mind, now ask yourself how many times have you gotten bored of going out with friends, granted that’s not always free but you can afford to do it no doubt.
September 19th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I think the quote “the best things in life are free” refer to that which surrounds us (the beauty of the natural world) and the elements of our lives that bring us happiness…love..being loved etc.
You refer to objects of desire, which can be construed as a lustful thing.And the nature of lust is itself fleeting.
But…this of course is subjective and happiness can be found everywhere and is relative to the individual. Being a materialistic person does not make you a bad person as long as it doesn’t affect your ability to love another person and be loved and appreciate life.
September 26th, 2009 at 9:42 am
You just haven’t found the best things in life yet. Keep looking…