Money Doesn't Buy Happiness

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1.16 “A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of.” –Jane Austen Personally, I disagree with the quotation, “A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of.” To me, the things that make me the happiest come with no cost. A large income would be great, but it doesn’t necessarily buy my happiness. People who don’t have a lot of money can still live happy lives. As a matter of fact, some of the nicest and happiest people I’ve met are not very wealthy. Having a lot of money cannot buy you good times and it does not always get you true friends. I think that happiness is more about the little things. Money is not everything and I truly believe that if everyone had that mentality, the world would be a much nicer place. First off, money cannot buy you good times. I would much rather go on a road trip with my best friends than eat at a fancy restaurant. Hanging out with your closest family and friends is a moment that cannot be bought. Travelling to new places and trying new things don’t always require a large amount of money. The bus rides to my cross country meets and bonding with my teammates are moments that give me an enormous amount of joy. I wouldn’t trade these moments for any amount of money in the world. Unfortunately, having a lot of money does not get you true friends. It is sad, but true—some people will only like you for the amount of money you have. They will only pretend to be friends with you so that you take them to alluring, lavish, or luxurious places. True friends that love you for you are a gift and can last a lifetime. My life would be dull without my best friends. They can put the biggest smile on my face, even when I’m down. My dog died 4 days ago, and my friends always cheer me up when I’m feeling heavyhearted. I have no clue what I would do without my friends, and it’s good to know that they love me
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