Quote by Thomas Traherne

Happiness was not made to be boasted, but enjoyed. Therefore tho others count me miserable, I will not believe them if I know and feel myself to be happy; nor fear them.

Happiness was not made to be boasted, but enjoyed. Therefore

Summary

This quote suggests that happiness should be experienced and savored rather than be used as a reason to boast. The speaker acknowledges that even if others perceive them as miserable, they will not be swayed if they genuinely feel and recognize their own happiness. They refuse to be intimidated or influenced by the negative opinions of others when they are confident in their own state of contentment.

By Thomas Traherne

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