To a point, a higher income is linked to a happier life. Beyond that, quality of life actually decreases. It's certainly easier to be happy if you have money, but I think happiness can also be found in strong relationships and a passion for what one does.
I'd like to think that if I were rich, I would be philanthropic and do good for the world. But if I was depressed, I doubt that I would have the energy.
Thus, I'd much rather be poor and happy than rich and depressed, because an unmotivated rich person often accomplishes less good than a poor happy individual who can show compassion and provide emotional support.
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To a point, a higher income is linked to a happier life. Beyond that, quality of life actually decreases. It's certainly easier to be happy if you have money, but I think happiness can also be found in strong relationships and a passion for what one does.
I'd like to think that if I were rich, I would be philanthropic and do good for the world. But if I was depressed, I doubt that I would have the energy.
Thus, I'd much rather be poor and happy than rich and depressed, because an unmotivated rich person often accomplishes less good than a poor happy individual who can show compassion and provide emotional support.