The greedy search for money or success will almost always lead men into unhappiness. Why? Because that kind of life makes them depend upon things outside themselves.
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If men could regard the events of their own lives with more open minds, they would frequently discover that they did not really desire the things they failed to obtain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that people often misunderstand their true desires and what they truly value in life.
Andre Maurois implies that if individuals approached their life events with a more open mindset, they might realize that the things they thought they wanted are not as essential to their happiness or fulfillment as they believed. It urges self-reflection and understanding of one's deeper desires, emphasizing that what we think we lack may not truly align with our authentic wants.
Themes
DesireSelf-ReflectionUnderstandingLifeOpen-Mindedness
In practice
Example use cases
In a personal development workshop, to encourage participants to reassess their goals.
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