Acceptance Quote by Denis de Rougemont
“Happiness is indeed a Eurydice, vanishing as soon as gazed upon. It can exist only in acceptance, and succumbs as soon as it is laid claim to.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love and Desire, 1947
Happiness is fleeting like Eurydice; it vanishes when pursued, existing only in acceptance.
In simple terms: Chasing happiness destroys it; accept it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace acceptance, not pursuit.
Themes
happiness
acceptance
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- mindfulness
- mental health
Key Concepts
philosophy
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acceptance change your experience of joy?
- What does “letting go” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Pursuit can create anxiety and loss.
