Quote by Malcolm Stevenson Forbes

When what we are is what we want to be, that's happiness.

When what we are is what we want to be, that's happiness.

Summary

This quote implies that true happiness comes when our desires align with our true selves. It suggests that fulfillment is found when we are content with who we are and the choices we have made. It implies that external factors and the pursuit of other people's expectations or societal standards may not lead to lasting happiness. Instead, finding alignment between our authentic desires and our actual state of being brings a genuine sense of fulfillment and joy.

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Happiness

By Malcolm Stevenson Forbes

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