Quote by Channing Pollock

Happiness: a way station between too little and too much.

Happiness: a way station between too little and too much.

Summary

This quote suggests that happiness lies in finding a balance between scarcity and excess. It implies that having too little of something can result in unhappiness, while having too much can be overwhelming and unsatisfying. True happiness lies in the middle ground, where we have enough to fulfill our needs and desires without excessive attachments or obsession. It promotes the idea that moderation and contentment are key to finding lasting happiness in life.

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Happiness

By Channing Pollock

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