Quote by Bernard Le Bovier Fontenelle

A great obstacle to happiness is to expect too much happiness.

A great obstacle to happiness is to expect too much happines

Summary

This quote suggests that having high and unrealistic expectations of happiness can actually hinder our ability to experience true happiness. When we put excessive pressure on ourselves to constantly achieve or receive immense happiness, we may overlook or undervalue the simpler joys and moments of contentment in our lives. By tempering our expectations and learning to appreciate the small pleasures, we can overcome this obstacle and open ourselves up to finding happiness in unexpected places.

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By Bernard Le Bovier Fontenelle

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