Samuel Johnson: Greed In The World
Samuel Johnson once said, “Our desires increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet unenjoyed impairs our enjoyment of the good before us.” This statement is true to the point that it should frighten some. The greed present in the world today is enough to make one sick. An example, more clearly depicted in the quote by Samuel Johnson, is the observation that if possessions continue to be gained, one will no longer be able to appreciate what they have because they only think about what else they could have rather than be satisfied with th ....
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