So many topics were discussed in this novel. One of the most interesting conversations Mitch Albom had with Morrie was on this very universal topic of money. No matter how old a person is, it's always an issue. No matter the amount, it's usually not enough. It's all a matter of perception.

Possessing many material things or a great deal of money won't mean much if one doesn't know what to do with it. If a person only takes and doesn't give back to society, of what use is having so many material goods?