Quote by Mark Twain

Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. The conviction of the rich that the poor are happier is no more foolish than the conviction of the poor that the rich are.

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Summary

This quote reflects the notion that true happiness and an ideal life can be achieved through simple pleasures such as having good friends, engaging with good books, and having a clear conscience. It highlights the fallacy of thinking that grass is always greener on the other side, pointing out that both the rich wrongly believe that the poor are happier and the poor wrongly believe that the rich are. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the subjective nature of happiness and suggests that contentment can be found in the small joys and peace of mind rather than material wealth or social standing.

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