Quote by Olivia Goldsmith

The secret to true happiness is a combination of low expectations and insensitivity.

The secret to true happiness is a combination of low expecta

Summary

This quote suggests that achieving true happiness lies in having modest expectations and being thick-skinned or unaffected by circumstances or opinions. By keeping our expectations in check, we set ourselves up for less disappointment and can appreciate life's small joys. Being insensitive implies not allowing external factors or others' judgments to affect our emotional well-being, enabling us to remain content regardless of the challenges or criticisms we encounter. It implies cultivating a resilience that prevents negativity from tarnishing our happiness.

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Happiness

By Olivia Goldsmith

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