A man is not rightly conditioned until he is a happy, healthy, and prosperous being; and happiness, health, and prosperity are the result of a harmonious adjustment of the inner with the outer of the man with his surroundings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human well-being requires harmony between internal states and external environments.
- In plain terms
- Happiness and health come from balancing your inner self with your surroundings.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek harmony between your inner state and outer environment for well-being.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is there imbalance in your life?
- How do you adjust to your surroundings?
Another view
Some external conditions are too difficult to harmonize with internally.
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