The Happiest peoples, it is said, are those which have no history. Those who have a history, those who have made history seem only to have emphazied through their acomplishments the eternality of struggle. These disappear too eventually, just as those who made no effort, who were content to merely live & enjoy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness may belong to those without history, as history highlights struggle and effort that eventually fades.
- In plain terms
- People with no history might be happier because they dont struggle as much.
- What can you take from it?
- History brings struggle that overshadows happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is a life without struggle better?
- Does history define us?
Another view
Lack of history can mean lack of progress.
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