Seraphi Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I would say the thirst for success/wealth is just a mask thrown over what we really want (to be recognised for our worth by other humans). The reward is shallow. I would also argue that passion for life comes as a result of wanting to be recognised.Which is a kind of greed. Greed is want, and you *want* to be recognised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthySun Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I would say the thirst for success/wealth is just a mask thrown over what we really want (to be recognised for our worth by other humans). The reward is shallow. I would also argue that passion for life comes as a result of wanting to be recognised.Which is a kind of greed. Greed is want, and you *want* to be recognised. Greed is greed. I'm glad we've worked this out. :lol: So, basically Earthysun is Jesus's only son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacmypants Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I would say the thirst for success/wealth is just a mask thrown over what we really want (to be recognised for our worth by other humans). The reward is shallow. I would also argue that passion for life comes as a result of wanting to be recognised.Which is a kind of greed. Greed is want, and you *want* to be recognised. I suppose. The problem is that we associate recognition with monetary wealth and monetary wealth with recognition. People are often malicious while attempting to horde wealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygimantas Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Greed is what makes us want more. It makes us fight for that which we wish to have, for better or worse. Without greed, our passion for life is gone, and without that, there is no will to carry on.I don't think wanting to have more has to be linked with a passion for life. You can simply want nothing at all and still have a passion for life. 99 Hunter - November 1st, 200899 Cooking -July 22nd, 200999 Firemaking - July 29th, 201099 Fletching - December 30th, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacmypants Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Greed is what makes us want more. It makes us fight for that which we wish to have, for better or worse. Without greed, our passion for life is gone, and without that, there is no will to carry on.I don't think wanting to have more has to be linked with a passion for life. You can simply want nothing at all and still have a passion for life. Yes, it's very subjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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