None think the great unhappy but the great.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Only those with high status truly understand the unhappiness that comes with it.
- In plain terms
- People in power know their misery better than outsiders.
- What can you take from it?
- Status does not guarantee happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What hidden burdens come with my goals?
- Do I judge others lives accurately?
Another view
Others may suffer quietly regardless of status.
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