Quote by George Orwell

Men can only be happy when they do not assume that the object of life is happiness

Men can only be happy when they do not assume that the objec

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness cannot be attained by actively seeking it as the ultimate goal in life. Instead, it argues that men can only find genuine happiness when they detach themselves from the notion that the purpose of life is to be happy. By focusing on other meaningful pursuits or higher values, individuals may paradoxically find a more profound and lasting form of happiness that transcends their self-centered desires.

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Happiness

By George Orwell

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