Quotation by

John Stuart Mill

I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.

Happiness

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John Stuart Mill is saying that true happiness comes from wanting less instead of trying to get everything you want. He believes that reducing what you desire is a more reliable way to feel content than constantly trying to fulfill all your wishes.

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