Quote by Paulo Coelho
Some people appear to be happy, but they simply don't give the matter much thought. Others make plans: I'm going to have a husband, a home, two children, a house in the country. As long as they're busy doing that, they're like bulls looking for the bullfighter: they react instinctively, they blunder on, with no idea where the target is. They get their car, sometimes they even get a Ferrari, and they think that's the meaning of life, and they never question it. Yet their eyes betray the sadness that even they don't know they carry in their soul. Are you happy?
Summary
This quote highlights the two contrasting approaches to happiness. On one hand, there are those who appear content because they don't deeply contemplate or question their happiness. On the other hand, there are those who meticulously plan out their lives, chasing after societal ideals such as finding a partner, building a family, and acquiring material wealth. Yet, even though the latter group seems to have it all, the quote suggests that they often overlook their inner emptiness. By asking the direct question "Are you happy?", the quote challenges individuals to critically evaluate their own sense of happiness and uncover any hidden sadness within them.
By Paulo Coelho
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