There's a big confusion in this country over what we want versus what we need," Morrie said. "You need food, you want a chocolate sundae. You have to be honest with yourself. You don't need the latest sports car, you don't need the biggest house. The truth is, you don't get satisfaction from those things. You know what really gives you satisfaction?...Offering others what you have to give...I don't mean money, Mitch. I mean your time. Your concern. Your storytelling. It's not so hard.
Morrie emphasizes the distinction between wants and needs, highlighting that while we desire luxury items or indulgences, our true needs are far more basic and focused on survival. He points out that we often confuse our wants, like a sports car or an extravagant home, with what we genuinely require for happiness. This confusion leads to a perpetual search for satisfaction in material possessions.
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