This quote by Alphonse Karr suggests that joy is not something that is achieved, however rather something that is prevented. He suggests that true happiness is not found in the pursuit of enjoyment, however rather in the avoidance of discomfort and suffering. He recommends that by avoiding miseries, we can find real happiness. This idea is supported by the truth that much of the happiest individuals worldwide are those who have actually experienced one of the most pain and suffering. They have actually found out to value the small minutes of delight and contentment that come from avoiding miseries. Karr's quote encourages us to focus on the positive aspects of life and to be grateful for the miseries that we have actually prevented. It reminds us that real joy is not discovered in the pursuit of enjoyment, but rather in the avoidance of pain and suffering.
This quote is written / told by Alphonse Karr between November 24, 1808 and September 29, 1890. He/she was a famous Critic from France.
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"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"