Quote by Samuel Johnson

Sir, that all who are happy, are equally happy, is not true. A peasant and a philosopher may be equally satisfied, but not equally happy. Happiness consists in the multiplicity of agreeable consciousness.

Sir, that all who are happy, are equally happy, is not true.

Summary

This quote suggests that the idea that all happy people are equally happy is false. While a peasant and a philosopher may both be content with their lives, their levels of happiness cannot be considered equal. True happiness lies in having a multitude of positive experiences and feelings. In other words, happiness is not merely about satisfaction or contentment, but rather the presence of many pleasurable and fulfilling aspects within one's consciousness.

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By Samuel Johnson

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