Quote by Albert Camus

Happiness implied a choice, and within that choice a concerted will, a lucid desire.

Happiness implied a choice, and within that choice a concert

Summary

This quote suggests that happiness is not something that happens accidentally or by chance. Instead, it implies that experiencing happiness requires a deliberate decision and a focused effort. It highlights the idea that individuals have control over their own happiness and that it is a result of a clear and intentional desire. To be happy, one must actively choose to pursue happiness and manifest it through their willpower and determination.

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Happiness Choice

By Albert Camus

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