Quote by Leslie Caron

In order to have great happiness, you have to have great pain and unhappiness-otherwise how would you know when you're happy?

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Summary

This quote suggests that experiencing pain and unhappiness is necessary to truly appreciate and recognize the feeling of happiness. It implies that the contrast between extreme emotional states allows individuals to recognize, value, and understand happiness when they encounter it. Without experiencing pain and unhappiness, happiness may not be fully appreciated and might be taken for granted. This perspective promotes the idea that moments of struggle can contribute to personal growth and enhance the overall experience of joy and contentment.

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Happiness

By Leslie Caron

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