Quote by F. H. Bradley

The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring. And that is not happiness.

The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring. And t

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness does not come from desire or longing for someone or something. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of being content with simply appreciating and admiring things as they are, without harboring the need to possess or acquire them. In this perspective, happiness lies in finding joy in the beauty or value of something from a place of detachment, rather than from constantly seeking fulfillment through acquisition.

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Happiness

By F. H. Bradley

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