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What does it mean?
The author confesses that not being happy is the worst sin one can commit.
In plain terms
My sin is unhappiness.
What can you take from it?
Happiness is duty.

Where it applies

  • personal reflection
  • regret

Putting it to work

  • seeking joy
  • gratitude

Questions to consider

  • Are you happy?

Another view

Happiness is not always possible.

More from Jorge Luis Borges

  1. Hay que tener cuidado al elegir a los enemigos porque uno termina pareciendose a ellos.

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  2. He sospechado alguna vez que la unica cosa sin misterio es la felicidad, porque se justifica por si sola.

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  3. El infierno y el paraiso me parecen desproporcionados. Los actos de los hombres no merecen tanto.

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