Eminence without merit earns deference without esteem.
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It is with happiness as with watches: the less complicated, the less easily deranged.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Happiness is easier to maintain when it is simple and uncomplicated.
This quote by Nicolas Chamfort suggests that happiness, much like a watch, functions better when it is not overly complicated. In life, the simpler our sources of joy are, the less likely they are to be disturbed or ruined by external factors, making it essential to seek uncomplicated pleasures to maintain a consistent state of happiness.
Themes
HappinessSimplicityJoyWell-Being
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal well-being.
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