Why Do People Want More

Why Do Always People Want More? Throughout the history of time and even mythological stories and fairy tales, people have always seemed to want more than want they have. They have never been able to satisfy their unlimited wants for money, power, or even just materialistic items. This greediness has and always will be the downfall of many wealthy and powerful individuals. No matter how advanced we are in society, people will always find a way to question what they have and not appreciate what they have. One question has always been asked after studying these downfalls. Why are people never satisfied with what they have? Some possibilities could be incredible greediness, overwhelming jealousy, and the feeling of being inferior. Stories of greediness have been told all throughout time. One prime example of such incredible greed is that of King Midus. King Midas was a very wealthy king already, but he wanted more. He wished so that anything he touched would instantly turn to gold. He was overjoyed at the sight of his new riches until one day his beloved daughter was turned to gold. His selfish greed was his downfall; Midas foolishly wanted more than he had and his greed destroyed his
It is that burning feeling in the stomach. Jealousy has the potential to ruin families, friendships, and lifelong relationships. People can be jealous of someone else's job opportunities, their family, their friends, and even things such as their social life. The list goes on and on and jealousy is really an evil trait to have, some people are able to control their jealousy while others struggle and are almost always overwhelmed. Seeing someone who is overwhelmed with jealousy is a very bad sight; no one wants to be around someone who is always jealous. It is such a burden to the people around that people with eventually break off ties with that person and this in turn will cause relationships to be