No man is happy who does not think himself so.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness depends on self-perception rather than external conditions. Believing you are happy makes you so.
- In plain terms
- You are happy only if you think you are.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose to see yourself as happy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you feel happy?
- Can you choose happiness regardless of situation?
Another view
External circumstances still impact well-being significantly.
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