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The cartoons vividly depict the relationship between wealth and happiness. |
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In the first picture, a graduate is standing on the top of a hill named "high salary". |
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In the second drawing, a magnate is imprisoned by a diamond crown. |
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The caption reads "Wealth is not equal to happiness". |
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There is no doubt that wealth brings happiness, |
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especially in the modern society. |
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Various kinds of up-to-date household appliances, |
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latest fashions and recreations make their appearances with each passing day. |
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On the contrary, wealth can also lead to disasters if we have an inappropriate approach to it. |
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Wealth may tempt weak-willed persons to be addicted to harmful habits, |
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such as drug-taking and gambling, and result in their ruin. |
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From my point of view, one should never rely only on wealth to achieve happiness. |
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For one thing, a person may lose his reason and go astray if he only intends to seek wealth and indulges himself in leading a luxurious life. |
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For another, there are some government officials who take advantage of their positions to take bribes from the people turning to them for help. |
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Hence, on no account can we equate happiness with wealth. |
