The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by author of Infinite Jest David Foster Wallace: If you worship money and things, if they are where you tap real meaning in life, then - Why chasing money, beauty, power and success can leave you feeling like you never have enough

David Foster Wallace cautioned against idolizing limited aspirations such as wealth or intelligence, arguing that these pursuits can yield a sense of inadequacy and anxiety. He proposes that adult life should focus on fundamental desires, as prioritizing superficial aims like social standing can be self-sabotaging. He emphasizes the importance of being consciously aware to choose values that foster growth rather than deplete it.