Quote by Victor Hugo

To be perfectly happy it does not suffice to possess happiness, it is necessary to have deserved it.

To be perfectly happy it does not suffice to possess happine

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness is not simply obtained by possessing or experiencing moments of happiness, but it is also earned and deserved. It implies that in order to be truly content, one must have put in efforts and taken actions that justify their happiness. This perspective emphasizes the importance of personal growth, self-reflection, and taking responsibility for one's actions in order to find lasting happiness. True happiness stems from feeling a sense of accomplishment and deserving the happiness that comes with it.

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