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Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu
(1689-1755) French political philosopher whose major work, The
Happiness quotesWe wish to be happier than other people; and this is difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.
Happiness quotesFalse happiness renders men stern and proud, and that happiness is never communicated. True happiness renders them kind and sensible, and that happiness is always shared.
Happiness quotesIf one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier that other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.
