Quote by Orson Scott Card

My own feeling is that human happiness is a very random thing, and bestows itself willy-nilly, and there's not much deserving about the matter.

My own feeling is that human happiness is a very random thin

Summary

This quote expresses the perspective that human happiness is unpredictable and often received without reason or merit. The speaker suggests that happiness is not bestowed upon individuals based on their actions or deserving qualities. Instead, it is arbitrary and happens by chance, seemingly without any discernible pattern or fairness. The quote challenges the conventional belief that happiness is earned through merit and instead highlights the uncontrollable nature of this elusive emotion.

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Happiness

By Orson Scott Card

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