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.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When people experience happiness that is not genuine, they tend to become harsh and arrogant, and they keep that feeling to themselves. In contrast, real happiness makes people gentle and reasonable, and they naturally want to share it with others.

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