Quote by Mark Twain

Happiness ain't a thing in itself --it's only a contrast with something that ain't pleasant. And so, as soon as the novelty is over and the force of the contrast dulled, it ain't happiness any longer, and you have to get something fresh.

Happiness ain't a thing in itself --it's only a contrast wit

Summary

This quote suggests that happiness is a relative experience that arises from contrast. It implies that happiness is not a permanent state, but rather a fleeting feeling that emerges as a result of a contrast with unpleasant or negative experiences. The quote emphasizes that once the initial excitement or novelty fades away, happiness ceases to exist unless one finds something new or different to create that contrast once again.

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