Happiness quote by Baltasar Gracian

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Always leave something to wish for otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness
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"Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness"

- Baltasar Gracian

About this Quote

This quote by Baltasar Gracian is a reminder to be conscious of our assumptions and to not anticipate excessive from life. It is a reminder to be material with what we have and also to not pursue excellence. The quote recommends that if we anticipate too much from life, we will be dissatisfied when we do not get it and also will be unpleasant from our own joy. It is a pointer to be happy wherefore we have as well as to not take it for approved. It is also a reminder to not be as well difficult on ourselves and to approve that life is incomplete. The quote motivates us to value the tiny points in life as well as to not anticipate way too much from it. It is a pointer to be content with what we have and to not strive for perfection. It is a tip to be happy for what we have and to not take it for provided. It is also a reminder to not be too difficult on ourselves and also to approve that life is incomplete. The quote motivates us to appreciate the tiny things in life and also to not anticipate way too much from it. By doing this, we can find real joy and also satisfaction in life.

About the Author

Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Baltasar Gracian between January 8, 1601 and December 6, 1658. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Spain, the quote is categorized under the topic Happiness. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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