Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Unhappy is the man whom man can make unhappy

Unhappy is the man whom man can make unhappy

Summary

This quote suggests that a person's happiness should not be dependent on others' opinions or actions. It implies that it is ultimately the individual's own choice to allow others to influence their emotional state negatively. By highlighting the power that others hold to make someone unhappy, it encourages self-reliance and resilience in the face of negativity from others. It serves as a reminder that happiness is an internal state that should not be easily swayed by external circumstances or the actions of others.

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Happiness

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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