Quote by Blaise Pascal

We never live, but we hope to live; and as we are always arranging to be happy, it must be that we never are so.

We never live, but we hope to live; and as we are always arr

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This quote, attributed to French philosopher Pascal Bruckner, suggests that humans are constantly striving for happiness and fulfillment, but they rarely feel that they have achieved it. It implies that our relentless pursuit of happiness actually prevents us from fully experiencing and appreciating the present moment. By always looking to the future for happiness, we may be missing out on the joys and contentment that exist in our current circumstances.

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