Happiness quote by Ayn Rand

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Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of ones values
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"Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values"

- Ayn Rand

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This quote by Ayn Rand suggests that happiness is an outcome of achieving one's worths. Worths are the important things that we consider important and strive to achieve in life. When we achieve success in accomplishing our worths, we experience a state of awareness that is called happiness. This state of consciousness is a sensation of satisfaction as well as contentment that originates from recognizing that we have actually completed something that we regard important. It is a sensation of joy and satisfaction that comes from achieving something that we have actually worked hard for. Happiness is not something that can be acquired or given, it is something that has to be made through effort and commitment. Ayn Rand's quote reminds us that true joy originates from within as well as is the result of accomplishing our values.

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Ayn Rand This quote is written / told by Ayn Rand between February 2, 1905 and March 6, 1982. She was a famous Writer from Russia, the quote is categorized under the topic Happiness. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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