Quote by Stendhal

To describe happiness is to diminish it.

To describe happiness is to diminish it.

Summary

This quote suggests that happiness is a complex and subjective emotion that cannot be fully captured or explained by words. In attempting to describe happiness, one may inadvertently limit or diminish its true essence and depth. Happiness is best experienced and felt, rather than dissected and defined intellectually. Thus, the quote highlights the ineffability of happiness and emphasizes the importance of experiencing it firsthand rather than trying to confine it within the boundaries of language.

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