Tuesdays With Morrie Brainwashing Quotes
“These people were so hungry for love that they were accepting substitutes. They were embracing material things and expecting a sort of hug back. But it never works”(196). This quote, taken from the book Tuesdays With Morrie, reflects Morrie Schwartz’s attitude towards the “brainwashing” that takes place in the minds of the population. Morrie believes that the “brainwashing” affects the population negatively. According to Morrie, it strips a person of all perspective on life, leaving the illusion that material things are the only things of value. People with this warped perspective on life believe that obtaining material items can provide comfort and security, when in reality, it can’t.
Before Mitch Albom began talking to Morrie, his perspective on life was fallacious. He believed that a bigger house, a better car, and more material things would make his life better. Morrie quickly points out that this is a bad way to go about life. By doing so, you end up wanting more things than you can afford. People with this viewpoint end up leading miserable lives due to the fact that they are not content with what they already have.
The experience I have with this issue is limited, considering the fact that I am not old enough to buy things for myself, but I wholeheartedly believe that what Morrie is saying is true. Ever since I was old enough to understand the constantly changing world of technology, I felt it necessary to keep up with the latest …show more content…
“Nothing.” I replied
“Well then why do you need a new one?” I paused for a moment. When I took the time to reflect upon my actions, I realized that I did not need a new phone. I wanted a new phone. I wanted another object to show off, thinking that a new phone would somehow fix all my problems in life. I did end up getting the new phone, and at first, I did feel some sense of gratification. However, that sense of gratification quickly wore off and I was right back where I
Before Mitch Albom began talking to Morrie, his perspective on life was fallacious. He believed that a bigger house, a better car, and more material things would make his life better. Morrie quickly points out that this is a bad way to go about life. By doing so, you end up wanting more things than you can afford. People with this viewpoint end up leading miserable lives due to the fact that they are not content with what they already have.
The experience I have with this issue is limited, considering the fact that I am not old enough to buy things for myself, but I wholeheartedly believe that what Morrie is saying is true. Ever since I was old enough to understand the constantly changing world of technology, I felt it necessary to keep up with the latest …show more content…
“Nothing.” I replied
“Well then why do you need a new one?” I paused for a moment. When I took the time to reflect upon my actions, I realized that I did not need a new phone. I wanted a new phone. I wanted another object to show off, thinking that a new phone would somehow fix all my problems in life. I did end up getting the new phone, and at first, I did feel some sense of gratification. However, that sense of gratification quickly wore off and I was right back where I