Quote by Meir Kahane

Every man judges his own happiness and satisfaction with life in terms of his possession or lack of possession of those things that he considers worthwhile and valuable.

Every man judges his own happiness and satisfaction with lif

Summary

This quote implies that people evaluate their happiness and contentment by measuring their ownership or lack thereof of things they deem meaningful and valuable. Each individual has personal criteria for what brings them fulfillment and judges their life's satisfaction based on that. It highlights the subjective nature of happiness, suggesting that it lies in the eye of the beholder and is influenced by one's perception of worth and significance. Ultimately, this quote suggests that our judgment of happiness is tied to the possession of what we cherish.

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Happiness

By Meir Kahane

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