Quote by Immanuel Kant

It is not God's will merely that we should be happy, but that we should make ourselves happy.

It is not God's will merely that we should be happy, but tha

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that God's will goes beyond simply desiring our happiness, but also emphasizes the importance of personal effort in achieving happiness. It suggests that it is not enough to passively wait for happiness to come to us, but we are responsible for actively pursuing it. In this view, God's will is for us to take control of our own happiness, recognizing that we have the power to shape our lives positively.

By Immanuel Kant

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