Enough Quote by Herbert Read
“The slave may be happy, but happiness is not enough.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Meaning of the Modern World, 1935
Freedom without purpose is hollow; true fulfillment requires meaning beyond mere contentment.
In simple terms: Happiness alone isn’t enough.
Seek purpose, not just pleasure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career choices
- personal goals
- social activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What purpose drives you?
- How can you align happiness with meaning?
Purpose can be elusive and hard to define.