--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Happiness is good but not enough. Peace…" description: "\"“Happiness is good but not enough. Peace is good and is enough.”\" — Iyabo Ojikutu MD" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/210/iyabo-ojikutu-md-244267_good_happiness-is-good-but-not-enough-peace-i_2541291.jpg" --- # Happiness is good but not enough. Peace is good and is… ![“Happiness is good but not enough. Peace is good and is enough.” quote by Iyabo Ojikutu MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/210/iyabo-ojikutu-md-244267_good_happiness-is-good-but-not-enough-peace-i_2541291.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/210/iyabo-ojikutu-md-244267_good_happiness-is-good-but-not-enough-peace-i_2541291.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/210/iyabo-ojikutu-md-244267_good_happiness-is-good-but-not-enough-peace-i_2541291.jpg) > ““Happiness is good but not enough. Peace is good and is enough.”” Iyabo Ojikutu MD ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Happiness feels good but isn’t sufficient; lasting peace fulfills deeper needs. **In simple terms:** Peace satisfies deeper than happiness. Key Takeaway Seek peace over fleeting happiness. Themes Well‑being Contentment Inner peace Philosophy Mood reflective calm Type good:0 happiness:0 peace:1 happiness good:0 peace good:0 good peace:0 When to use this quote - mindfulness - meditation - life balance Key Concepts Happiness Peace Satisfaction Questions to Reflect On - What does peace mean to you? - Can you trade a happy moment for lasting peace? 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