The proverb relates to materialism because it shows how unnecessary it is to have too much of anything and how materialism should be discouraged.
<h3>Writing about the proverb and materialism</h3>
To write a paragraph connecting the Chinese proverb and the idea of rampant materialism, the following tips are useful:
Make sure you understand the proverb: The proverb shows that there is no point in having too much, since we cannot use it all at the same time.
Decide whether materialism should be encouraged or discouraged by keeping the proverb in mind. The logical conclusion is that it should be discouraged.
Explain that having too much is not a real necessity, but rather a fake one created by propaganda. Choose a few propaganda techniques to support this idea. Keep in mind propaganda convinces us we will be happy if we do something.
