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Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
English (Source)
Happiness does not really depend on objective circumstances like wealth, health, or even community. Rather, it depends on the coincidence of objective circumstances and subjective expectations. If we want an ox cart and get an ox cart, we are satisfied. If we want a new Ferrari and get a used Fiat, we are disappointed. This is why, in the long run, winning the lottery can have just as much influence on happiness as a car accident. As things improve, so do expectations, and as a result, even a dramatic improvement in objective conditions does not necessarily satisfy us. But even in spite of a serious illness, we can remain as happy as we were before, if we come to terms with our condition and accept that we have to give up certain things and continue to live.