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“Everybody would like to be good, that's the silly thing, everybody always likes it when they're having a nice time or when they're happy or when it's sunny, they all dig it; but then they go and forget about it, they never really try to make it nice. They think that it just comes along and it's…” quote by George Harrison
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“Everybody would like to be good, that's the silly thing, everybody always likes it when they're having a nice time or when they're happy or when it's sunny, they all dig it; but then they go and forget about it, they never really try to make it nice. They think that it just comes along and it's nice if you're lucky, or if you're unlucky it's bad for you.”

George Harrison

About This Quote

Source Interview: Radio interview with George Harrison, 1973

People expect happiness to appear spontaneously, but effort is needed to create and sustain joy.

In simple terms: Joy requires active effort, not just luck.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate happiness through intentional actions.

Themes

happiness effort expectations

Mood

thoughtful optimistic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • relationships
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

mindfulness gratitude self‑care

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small habit can boost your mood?
  • How do you balance effort and relaxation?
A Different Perspective

People may resist effort when feeling down.

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