| [ EnglishOnly ] in KIDS 글 쓴 이(By): hobbes (calvin) 날 짜 (Date): 1996년05월22일(수) 22시29분40초 KDT 제 목(Title): Greed ? I call it addiction. A few years ago, I fortunately happened to pick up a watch in a public place. (How lucky I was! hehe) Of course I should have announced it around and found the rightful owner of it. Did you think I did ? No, Non, Nein, nada. I didn't... regretfully. Why ? The watch was so old and cracky. Maybe that is only my excuse. I had no watch at that time and wanted to have it. After that moment, I had to rationalize my behavior, myself by thinking [The owner doesn't want it back.] or [I didn't steal it. I just found it.] Several weeks later, the watch broke down and I wasted it. What a relief I felt at that time. Thinking back, I was addicted to the watch. I don't think I am greedy, nevertheless. In my opinion, there are few people who are so greedy in the world. I want to say [I got addicted to that watch.] or [People are getting addicted to money more and more.] rather than [People are so greedy.] Can you guess the opposite word of "addiction" ? I think [Futility] is the right word. Being addicted to something, someone. only to recognize later [how futile it was]. In my case, it was only a watch. But to someone it's billions of dollars, wons, million acres of land, bountiful of gems, Houses they'll never get in to live. etc. etc. etc. Can they finally appreciate the meaning of "futility" ? Or can we ? or Can I ?? :-) hmmm.. I forgot why I started to write this. :-) Try to be a little more liberal and generous. not narrow-minded, myopic views. (I, myself, want to be like that.) (hmm.. I think this is another scribbling.. anyway, have a nice day.) |