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What does it mean?
He believes staying put is impossible because there is too much ambition in him, suggesting no one can be happy alone or idle.
In plain terms
Nobody can stay happy doing nothing or being alone.
What can you take from it?
Ambition and company are needed for lasting happiness.

Where it applies

  • retirement
  • unemployment
  • loneliness

Putting it to work

  • finding purpose
  • building community
  • seeking action

Questions to consider

  • Can you be happy doing nothing?
  • Do you need others to be satisfied?

Another view

Not everyone needs ambition or company to be happy.

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