Quotation by

Charles de Montesquieu

False 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

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When people experience happiness that is not genuine, it makes them harsh and arrogant, and they do not spread that feeling to others. In contrast, real happiness makes people gentle and understanding, and they naturally share this positive feeling with those around them.

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