Quote by Alexander Smith

We are never happy; we can only remember that we were so once.

We are never happy; we can only remember that we were so onc

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This quote suggests that true and lasting happiness is an elusive state, as it implies that our current happiness is merely a recollection of past joyous experiences. It implies that happiness is transient and fleeting, rather than a constant state of being. This perspective highlights the human tendency to often dwell on nostalgic memories of past happiness, while struggling to fully appreciate or embrace present moments of contentment or joy.

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