Quote by George A. Sheehan

Happiness is different from pleasure. Happiness has something to do with struggling and enduring and accomplishing.


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Summary

This quote suggests that happiness cannot be equated with mere pleasure. Instead, happiness is associated with the process of facing challenges, enduring hardships, and achieving personal goals. It implies that true happiness is found not in fleeting moments of gratification but rather in the satisfaction derived from overcoming obstacles and accomplishing meaningful tasks. By highlighting the connection between struggle, perseverance, and fulfillment, the quote emphasizes the deeper and more lasting aspects of happiness that are derived from personal growth and achievement.

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Happiness
By George A. Sheehan
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