Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Man's unhappiness, as I construe, comes of his greatness; it is because there is an Infinite in him, which with all his cunning he cannot quite bury under the Finite.

Man's unhappiness, as I construe, comes of his greatness; it

Summary

This quote suggests that human unhappiness stems from their inherent greatness or potential. It argues that individuals possess an infinite aspect within them, which cannot be completely suppressed or ignored despite their attempts to limit themselves to finite achievements. The inability to completely deny or fulfill their boundless potential leads to a sense of dissatisfaction or unhappiness. Thus, human unhappiness arises from the paradox of having both infinite capabilities and finite limitations.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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