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Happiness begins with impeccability of the word. The way to measure the impeccability of my word is to ask, "Am I happy or am I suffering?" If I'm suffering, then I'm not being impeccable with my word.
Miguel Angel Ruiz
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Happiness is rooted in the integrity of one's words and actions.

This quote highlights the connection between our happiness and the authenticity of our communication. When we speak and act with integrity, we are likely to experience joy; conversely, if we are unhappy, it suggests that we may not be aligning our words with our true selves and values.

Themes

HappinessImpeccabilityWordsSufferingIntegrity

In practice

Example use cases

During a mindfulness workshop, a facilitator might use this quote to illustrate the importance of self-reflection.

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