Which Philosophy is better, the one which offers a quick fix or the one which must be sought after...?

but eventually leads to real wisdom and contentment?

As I read Y!A, watch the news, popular entertainment and those around me I am often left with the feeling that people are only interested in the quick fix, a fix that leads to instant gratification but very little or no lasting enlightenment. It seems as if the mantra is 'if it is hard to find it isn't worth it'.

A good example may be the way in which relationships work, most people that I know of look to the outer beauty wanting instant gratification and then over time get to see the inner beauty (if there is any) later. Would it not be better to search out the 'diamond in the rough' from the start? It may lead to better stronger relationships and may also lead to a lowering of the astronomical number broken homes.

So my question is, is it better to go with the quick fix that grants instant gratification or is it better to put in the hard yards and search out the truth? If it is better to search then why does it seem that everyone only wants instant gratification?

Please explain your answers, with examples if possible.

Thanks.