"To be happy we must not be too concerned with others"
- Albert Camus
About this Quote
Albert Camus' quote encourages us to concentrate on our own happiness and not be too concerned with what others think. He suggests that we should not be too preoccupied with what other people are doing or how they are living their lives. Instead, we need to focus on our own lives and aim to make ourselves pleased. This is not to state that we need to not appreciate others, however rather that we must not be excessively concerned with their opinions or actions. We must strive to make ourselves pleased and not stress too much about what others think. By doing this, we can be content and fulfilled in our own lives. Camus' quote is a reminder that we ought to focus on our own happiness and not be too worried about what others are doing.
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