Quote by Bertrand Russell

to be without some of the things you want is an indespensible part of happiness

to be without some of the things you want is an indespensibl

Summary

This quote suggests that not having everything we desire is actually important for experiencing happiness. It implies that being content with less, and accepting the absence of certain things we yearn for, can contribute to our overall sense of fulfillment. It emphasizes the idea that true happiness does not solely depend on acquiring everything we want, but rather on finding contentment and appreciating what we already have.

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Happiness

By Bertrand Russell

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