Quote by Marcel Pagnol

The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be.

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Summary

This quote suggests that people struggle to find happiness because they tend to idealize the past, perceive the present in a negative light, and lack confidence in the future. It highlights the human tendency to view events through a skewed lens, often romanticizing the past and overlooking its flaws. Simultaneously, it implies a pessimistic perspective towards the present, possibly due to dissatisfaction or discontentment with the current situation. Lastly, it acknowledges that uncertainty about the future can breed anxiety and diminish one's ability to find contentment.

By Marcel Pagnol

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