Quote by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

And, in fact, you can find that the lack of basic resources, material resources, contributes to unhappiness, but the increase in material resources do not increase happiness.

And, in fact, you can find that the lack of basic resources,

Summary

This quote suggests that the absence of essential resources can lead to unhappiness, highlighting the importance of having basic necessities for a satisfactory life. However, the quote also implies that having an abundance of material resources does not necessarily result in increased happiness. It suggests that while inadequate resources can bring about unhappiness, simply acquiring more material possessions alone cannot guarantee true contentment and fulfillment in life. Happiness seems to be influenced by factors beyond material wealth.

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Happiness

By Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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