Success is often measured in terms of how much money somebody has earned. Do you think wealth is a goo measure of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not.

Money

has had been considered

as

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a status symbol since

the

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human civilisation begins; but, nowadays, people perceive

success

solely according to the exorbitant articles that someone possesses.

However

, there are some other factors like compassion and honesty that are

also

a

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great contributors to

success

. Undoubtedly, wealth is extremely important to sustain in the present era.

In other words

, a loaf of bread to eat, a shelter to live and a piece of cloths to cover the bare body are the basic demands of a human being;

such

necessities cannot be afforded without having

money

. Thereby, the populace perceives a wealthy person as the most successful, because he has the potential and sources to own luxurious items.

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,

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underdeveloping or developing countries, many people have been depriving of

such

basic facilities,

therefore

, for people who have been facing financial predicaments,

money

is the only hope that could raise their standards and automatically, they associate wealth with

success

and happiness.

On the other hand

, compassion, honesty, humbleness and sympathy for needy folks

also

enrich someone's

success

. Indian history has had been witnessed many

such

kind-hearted humans who were not rich, but their contributions to society are commemorated and have made them alive in peoples' hearts forever.

For instance

, Mothers Teresa was a social worker who had run an NGO to help the populace who were suffering from lethal diseases like tuberculosis and leprosy. Even still today, she has been recalled with full respect by the mass for her diligent efforts for the betterment of mankind. On contrary, a drug lord who possesses expensive stuff would be criticised for his misdeeds. To conclude

then

, undoubtedly,

money

could bring happiness and

success

if it is associated the comfort of life, but kindness and compassion are the characteristics that can not make someone a great person but

also

increase his prestige in society.