If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than otherpeople, and that is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.
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This quote is just one of 11 total Charles de Montesquieu quotes in our collection. Charles de Montesquieu is known for saying 'If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, and that is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.' as well as some of the following quotes.
If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, and that is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.
This quote is just one of 11 total Charles de Montesquieu quotes in our collection. Charles de Montesquieu is known for saying 'If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, and that is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.' as well as some of the following quotes.