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There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs…

“There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs you have in your head, beliefs so widespread, so commonly held, that it never occurs to you to question them.” quote by Anthony de Mello
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“There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs you have in your head, beliefs so widespread, so commonly held, that it never occurs to you to question them.”

Anthony de Mello

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Unhappiness stems from unexamined, widely accepted false beliefs

In simple terms: False beliefs cause suffering

Key Takeaway

Question your assumptions regularly

Themes

psychology philosophy self‑help

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • therapy
  • education
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

cognitive bias belief systems

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs have you never questioned?
  • How do societal norms shape personal unhappiness?
A Different Perspective

Beliefs are often accepted without scrutiny

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