Quote by Bertrand Russell

It is essential to happiness that our way of living should spring from our own deep impulses and not from the accidental tastes and desires of those who happen to be our neighbors, or even our relations.

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This quote emphasizes the importance of living a life that aligns with our own innate desires and values rather than being influenced by the superficial preferences of others around us, such as neighbors or family members. True happiness, according to this quote, comes from following our own genuine instincts and leading a life that reflects our authentic selves, free from external pressures and expectations.

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