The database makes it clear that there is not a strong connection between material wealth and general contentment. It is a cliché to say that money can’t buy happiness, but the old saying seems to be supported by research. Many people still cling to the belief that gaining riches will be the answer to all their problems, yet they are probably mistaken.

这个数据库表明物质生活的富裕和整体的满意度并没有太大的联系。虽然 “金钱买不到幸福”已是陈词，但研究结果似乎证实这句俗话。许多人仍然坚信得到财富就可以解决他们所有的问题，但他们可能错了。

(短文节选,本篇始于：钱可以买到幸福吗？)