If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier that other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.

Summary

This quote highlights the challenge of finding happiness while comparing oneself to others. It suggests that it is relatively easy to attain personal happiness if one solely focuses on their own fulfillment. However, the difficulty lies in the desire to be even happier than others, as we tend to believe that others possess a higher level of happiness than they actually do. This eternal ambition to achieve greater happiness than others can complicate our own pursuit of contentment.

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