I do believe that Henry David Thoreau's statement has truth to it, however, I do not agree with the statement as a whole. Is it good to get rid of some things in your life that could be classified as "useless," or "a waste of time?" Yes, it is certainly a great idea to get rid of some objects that serve little or no purpose in ones life. I do not believe that all objects can be held accountable in Thoreau's statement, for the simple fact that many material possessions can make life much more productive. For example, I would much rather have a car that can park for me, get me from point A to point B, and has a heated windshield than to have to walk or find another mode of transportation, for the simple fact that it makes my life easier and more productive.
Another reason that I disagree with Thoreau's statement is that i don't believe it's what one has, it is what one does with what they are given. Sure, there are people that have been given all the material goods in the world who have been dominated by these goods. Many- if not most- people would be dominated by material possessions if they got everything they ever wanted. There are people, however, who recognize how lucky they are to have such possessions, and they make the world a better place by using these possessions to help others out or make some sort of positive difference. People, like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and many other celebrities who give back to their communities don't reduce their material possessions and still find ways to make the world a better place every single day, and that is what I believe; making the world a better place.
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