Happiness Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“It is the working man who is the happy man. It is the idle man who is the miserable man.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Poor Richard's Almanack, 1732
Hard work brings happiness; idleness leads to misery.
In simple terms: Work brings happiness; idleness leads to misery.
Key Takeaway
Choose work over idleness.
Themes
work ethic
happiness
idleness
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advice
- life coaching
- financial planning
Key Concepts
economics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does opportunity play?
- How can society support the idle?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic factors.
