"Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible"
- Saint Augustine
About this Quote
This quote by Saint Augustine speaks with the human condition of wishing to be happy, even when our actions and options make it difficult. It suggests that we frequently make choices that are not favorable to our own happiness, yet we still pursue it. This could be due to an absence of self-awareness, or a lack of understanding of what genuinely brings us happiness. It could also be that we are so concentrated on the short-term satisfaction of our desires that we do not think about the long-term effects of our actions. Whatever the reason, Saint Augustine's quote acts as a reminder that we must aim to make choices that will bring us true and lasting joy. We should make the effort to review our choices and make sure that they are in line with our worths and objectives. Only then can we really be happy.
This quote is written / told by Saint Augustine between November 13, 354 and August 28, 430. He was a famous Saint from Rome.
The author also have 55 other quotes.
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