Henry David Thereaue believed that in order to live well, we must reduce the number of material goods we have. Otherwise, these things begin to dominate us. Thake a position on this and explain.

I disagree with this. The key to a good life, in my opinion, is moderation and appriciation. You shouldn't let your posessions own you, they only will if you let them. If you appreciate the things you have, and work hard to get them, materials can't own you. Also, you shouldn't have a lot alot of stuff. Take what you need and be thankful for the stuff you have that is extra. Theoreau doesn't explain what "reduce the number of material goods we have" means. This could mean, what I said, just to not have a boat load of stuff, or it could mean something more budhist, give all your materials up. So I guess I should say I'm not sure if I agree or disagree with the "quote", but I do have the opinion that I already stated.