He then began echoing Thomas Aquinas. “This search for possessions or titles or money is all a search for happiness. We convince ourselves that this next thing or accomplishment or meal or drink or promotion or raise is going to make us happy,” he said. “And there’s nothing wrong with any of these things. For example, if I have a drink to relax and to enjoy the company of some friends, that’s no problem at all. If I make a purchase that will help me accomplish a greater goal, that’s great. But these things can deliver a false and fleeting happiness. And we can chase that. Many people use these
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