Addict Quote by Paul L Wachtel
“Having more and newer things each year has become not just something we want but something we need. The idea of more, of ever increasing wealth, has become the center of our identity and our security, and we are caught up by it as the addict by his drugs.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defense, 1977
Consumerism becomes identity; addiction to possessions mirrors drug dependence.
In simple terms: More stuff becomes a harmful addiction.
Key Takeaway
Seek fulfillment beyond material accumulation.
Themes
consumerism
identity
addiction
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
psychological
self‑help
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- minimalism
- therapy
Key Concepts
Psychology of materialism
self-worth
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑material sources give you security?
- How can you reduce dependence on possessions?
A Different Perspective
Changing habits is challenging.
