Welcome to our curated collection of quotes exploring the intricate relationship between humanity and material possessions. Throughout history, humans have grappled with the significance of material things in their lives, pondering their value, their meaning, and their impact on our existence. From philosophers to poets, artists to activists, the discourse surrounding materialism has been rich and varied, reflecting the diverse perspectives and experiences of individuals across cultures and epochs.
Material possessions often serve as more than mere objects; they can symbolize status, identity, and aspiration. Yet, they also raise profound questions about consumerism, happiness, and the nature of fulfillment. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, it’s essential to pause and reflect on our relationship with the material world, considering not only what we possess but also how those possessions shape us.
Music is what I care about. Not material things. Louis Walsh
I don’t like to attach myself to material things. Jourdan Dunn
Don’t depend on other people to be responsible for you. Don’t make yourself stressed out over nonsensical things like material things. Eartha Kitt
Material things are delightful, but they’re not important. Richard Branson
We live in a material world, not a dramatic one. And truth resides not in melodrama, but in the precise measure of material things. Richard Flanagan
I don’t need material things like gold and platinum records on my wall, Grammys or Hall Of Fame nods. Tommy Lee
Material things aren’t important to me. Troy Polamalu
Let’s be cautious about relying so much on material things that we have no energy left for the spiritual aspects of our lives. James A. Forbes
I’m not a guy who’s about the material things. Karl-Anthony Towns
People spend time worrying about things they think they have to have and lose perception of what they do have. You can have all the money and material things you want. If you aren’t here to enjoy them, what good do they do? Eric Davis
I’m not big on material things, but I like my cars. They are German-made and custom-made. Dirk Nowitzki
I didn’t have a great childhood, and neither did Debbie, my wife, so we both try to give the kids not only the material things we never had but also the hugs and the love. Theo Paphitis
Let’s remember that our children’s spirits are more important than any material things. When we do, self-esteem and love blossoms and grows more beautifully than any bed of flowers ever could. Jack Canfield
Material things don’t matter. John Catsimatidis
Men lose all the material things they leave behind them in this world, but they carry with them the reward of their charity and the alms they give. For these, they will receive from the Lord the reward and recompense they deserve. Francis of Assisi
Material things ain’t nothing. You feel me? At the end of the day, it’s who you is. You wasn’t born with it; you gon’ die without it. Nipsey Hussle
For a scruffy London kid like me the sights and sounds of the countryside, the wind on your face, was a different world. I remember my Uncle Levi who was tall and handsome and told wonderful stories. He told me the natural life was important, not the material things. David Essex
Family always gonna be there. The material things, they come and go. Romeo Miller
The discontent that lies in the human condition is not satisfied simply by material things. Derek Walcott
I’m living the exact life I planned on living when I was five. My life has taken some turns and changes that I didn’t anticipate, and it has brought me different things. I thought material things would bring me happiness, which they didn’t. But through this, I have learned what things are important and what aren’t. Tom Ford
There are only so many material things you can have before it becomes boring. Erika Jayne
I am convinced that material things can contribute a lot to making one’s life pleasant, but, basically, if you do not have very good friends and relatives who matter to you, life will be really empty and sad and material things cease to be important. David Rockefeller
Winning isn’t just about the material things you attain, it’s about being your best in all you do. Tom Herman
I don’t feel like material things validate me in any way. Cynthia Bailey
I have a notion that if you are going to be spiritually curious, you better not get cluttered up with too many material things. Mary Oliver
My children have absolutely no interest in my fame. They’re very sophisticated, and they have a spiritual perspective on material things because we go to church. Val Kilmer
When you are having fun and creating something you love, it shows in the product. So when a woman is sifting through a rack of clothes, somehow that piece of clothing that you had so much fun designing speaks to her; she responds to it and buys it. I believe you can actually transfer that energy to material things as you’re creating them. Tom Ford
Historically, science and society have gone separate ways, although society has provided the funds for science to grow, and in return, science has given society all the material things it enjoys. Renato Dulbecco
Infrastructures of power always inhabit the surface of the earth somehow, or the skies above the earth. They’re material things, always, and even though the metaphors we use to describe them are often immaterial – for example, we might describe the Internet as the Cloud or cyberspace – those metaphors are wildly misleading. Trevor Paglen
Somehow, we have come to the erroneous belief that we are all but flesh, blood, and bones, and that’s all. So we direct our values to material things. Maya Angelou
It’s not only about the material things – I also have a spiritual side. Maluma
By a lot of people’s standards, I lived a very privileged life. I never wanted for attention, I never wanted for material things. In some ways, I was probably spoiled because I never had to share. And I was doted on. Catherine Tate
From this process has emerged a parallel process of translating traditional working and living values into a new political and economic power – a power increasingly based upon the strength of money and those material things money can purchase. Alex Campbell
I have my own high standards for what I want in a partner and how I want to be treated. I bring a lot to the table. I’m not talking about material things but what I have to offer as a person – love and loyalty and all the things that make a good relationship. Jennifer Lopez
The few men who possess the wealth of the material things of the earth at the present time are not truly happy. Joseph Franklin Rutherford
Science is the greatest creative impulse of our time. It dominates the intellectual scene and forms our lives, not only in the material things which it has given us, but also in that it guides our spirit. Polykarp Kusch
The biggest lesson from Africa was that life’s joys come mostly from relationships and friendships, not from material things. I saw time and again how much fun Africans had with their families and friends and on the sports fields; they laughed all the time. Andrew Shue
People give more importance to material things, it all seems to be a power game, while people ought be making the most of every moment as time is fleeting. Rekha
I don’t have a desire for material things. As long as I’m happy, I’m good, man. Astro
It’s a little weird: you’re headlining a show on TV, and obviously, people like to associate that with material things. I drive a – what is it – 1999 Chevy Blazer. There’s no more cushion on the driver’s seat, and the tires are about gone. Brian Ortega
We should never let material things get ahead of God or become so important in our lives that we can’t walk away from them if He tells us to. Anything you own that has a hold on you is a problem. Joyce Meyer
Even though I didn’t have a lot of material things, I had the love and education and all together a lot of kids don’t have the same chances, so the goal is to give some chances to the kids that don’t have it. Rudy Gobert
I never grew up with money, and I never wanted a lot of material things. Katie Lee
We never got much in the way of material things, but if you can be spoiled by good cooking, my mom spoiled me three times a day all my life. John Isner
There’s nothing wrong with material things as long as you don’t lie, cheat and steal. Bikram Choudhury
The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith. Billy Graham
I’m not so in love with material things that I’ll do anything for money. That allows me the luxury of doing things of value. Esther Rolle
Holidays have been commercialized. It has become about material things. But the holidays are about sharing stories and being in each other’s presence. Malcolm D. Lee
I want to bring back the human encounter into places where material things have a prime status. In a museum, you’re supposed to look at things and not talk to other people. Tino Sehgal
People are lost. Their feelings are based around material things, and because that doesn’t make them happy, they look for something else: bullfighting or soccer, or they go travelling, off to India – and that’s not right. You can’t just decide, ‘I’m going on holiday to India.’ Only when God allows you to. You have to ask His permission to go there. Justo Gallego
I am not that attached to material things. And the good thing is I can make choices. I have very few possessions. Luckily, as a man you don’t need much… a few papers, a couple of books, and a few shirts, jackets, sweaters. It fits in a little thing, in a paper bag, so it’s very easy. Nicolas Berggruen
Don’t get me wrong, I love training and I love playing but everyday life? People see the money and the material things that footballers have but you get to a Premier League level because you have something inside you and you can play. Ninety per cent of that is self-pride. Mark Noble
I’ve never valued material things. I’ve always been more attached to people. The pursuit of material things takes time, and I realized my time is very valuable especially during the season. My time with my kids, what I do to take care of my body, and of course any intellectual pursuits I may have on the side. Those are all things that I value. J. J. Redick
It’s nice to have material things but they’re very superficial aren’t they? Mark Addy
Very early on in life, I decided the hell with it: material things weren’t for me. Christmas would come, and other kids would have all these presents, and it wouldn’t bother me a bit. James A. Michener
Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them. Richard L. Evans
Material things are not helpful after a certain degree of saturation. So you turn to other products. I think that therapy is a product that can transform you. But why does it need to be packaged as a product? Why can’t I work on myself with my friends and family? Tino Sehgal
I hardly read fiction; I mostly read nonfiction. I like to examine material things. Bennett Miller
Material goods consist of useful material things, and of all rights to hold, or use, or derive benefits from material things, or to receive them at a future time. Alfred Marshall
I see what happens when one gets very attached to material things. That’s just not what my life is. Alicia Keys
I grew up with very little – so material things have never been that important for me. Gervinho
