George Bernard Shaw was right. He summed it all up when he…
“George Bernard Shaw was right. He summed it all up when he said: "The secret of being miserable is to have the leisure to bother about whether you are happy or not." So don't bother to think about it! Spit on your hands and get busy. Your blood will start circulating; your mind will start ticking-and pretty soon this whole positive upsurge of life in your body will drive worry from your mind. Get busy. Keep busy. It's the cheapest kind of medicine there is on this earth-and one of the best.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Being preoccupied with happiness creates misery; activity and purpose dispel worry and energize life.
In simple terms: Worry comes from overthinking happiness; staying busy restores vitality.
Key Takeaway
Stay active to avoid overthinking.
Themes
productivity
mindset
wellbeing
Mood
motivational
energetic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- work tasks
- exercise
- creative projects
- volunteering
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral activation
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities truly energize you?
- How can you balance rest and activity?
A Different Perspective
Busy work may become avoidance if not purposeful.