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A man who as a physical being is always turned toward the outside, thinking that his happiness lies outside him, finally
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"A man who as a physical being is always turned toward the outside, thinking that his happiness lies outside him, finally turns inward and discovers that the source is within him"

- Søren Kierkegaard

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This quote by Søren Kierkegaard talks to the idea that true joy comes from within. He recommends that a guy, who is constantly looking beyond himself for joy, will eventually turn inward and discover that the source of his happiness lies within himself. This idea is rooted in the idea of self-discovery and self-fulfillment. It suggests that true happiness is not discovered in product possessions or external sources, but rather in the individual's own inner being. It is just when a person looks within themselves that they can find true and long lasting joy. This quote encourages us to look within ourselves for the answers to our own joy, instead of relying on external sources. It is a tip that real joy comes from within which we must take the time to explore our own inner remaining in order to find it.

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Søren Kierkegaard This quote is written / told by Søren Kierkegaard between May 5, 1813 and November 11, 1855. He was a famous Philosopher from Denmark. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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