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“The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mode of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change; happiness, like a child, must be allowed to grow up.” quote by Charles Morgan
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“The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mode of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change; happiness, like a child, must be allowed to grow up.”

Charles Morgan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Living by Charles Morgan, 2005

Happiness should be embraced as fluid, not fixed; accept its changing forms without disappointment, allowing it to mature naturally.

In simple terms: Accept changing happiness without disappointment.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change, let happiness evolve.

Themes

flexibility growth contentment

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • career transitions
  • mental health coping
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

psychology mindfulness emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you react when your sources of joy shift?
  • What practices help you stay content amid change?
A Different Perspective

Happiness may still feel unstable during rapid change.

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