Quote by Alastair Campbell

So here is one of my theories on happiness: we cannot know if we have lived a truly happy life until the very end. This view of life and death was reinforced by my close witnessing of the buildup to the death of Philip Gould. Philip was without doubt my closest friend in politics. When he died, I felt like I had lost a limb.

So here is one of my theories on happiness: we cannot know i

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This quote suggests that true happiness cannot be determined until the end of life. The author's perspective on life and death was shaped by their experience with the imminent passing of their dear friend, Philip Gould. The analogy of losing a limb emphasizes the deep sense of loss they felt. The quote implies that the realization of a truly happy life may only be fully understood upon reflection and in the context of one's entire existence.

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