Quote by Benjamin Franklin

I conceive that the great part of the miseries of mankind are brought upon them by false estimates they have made of the value of things.

I conceive that the great part of the miseries of mankind ar

Summary

This quote suggests that many of the sufferings people face in life are a result of their misconceptions about the worth or importance they assign to things. It implies that human beings often make mistakes in assessing the true significance of objects, achievements, or desires, leading to disappointment, dissatisfaction, and misery. By attributing inflated or misguided value to certain aspects of life, people set themselves up for a greater potential for unhappiness, as their expectations may not align with the reality of what truly matters.

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