Consumerism

"There are two ways to get enough: one is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less."
-- G.K. Chesterson

Consumerism has continued to become more well-known, and more popular over the recent decade. We spend, spend, and spend money until we have sufficiently made ourselves happy.
This particular quote by G.K. Chesterson emphasizes our obsession and addiction to material possessions. However, the author uses juxtaposition to contrast those of us that desire a lot and receive "more and more" with those of us that desire less but receive the same amount.
Buying and consuming expensive, flashy items is not necessary to be considered "happy." We need to begin observing the people that have and want less. They can probably teach us a lesson about true happiness in the end.