Quote by Sylvia Day

Contentment and happiness didn't exist in my life for more than a few moments at a time, and they were really only illusionary. There was always something hidden. Lying in wait to spring up and ruin everything.

Contentment and happiness didn't exist in my life for more t

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's perspective on their lack of sustained contentment and happiness in life. They believe that these positive feelings were merely temporary and deceptive, as they were always overshadowed by lurking threats that could disrupt their well-being at any moment. The quote suggests a deep-seated pessimism and a belief that lasting happiness is unattainable due to constant underlying challenges or problems.

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