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Happiness Quote by James Mackintosh

“A vice utterly at variance with the happiness of him who harbors it, and, as such, condemned by self-love.” quote by James Mackintosh
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“A vice utterly at variance with the happiness of him who harbors it, and, as such, condemned by self-love.”

James Mackintosh

About This Quote

Source Essay: Unknown (philosophical treatise)

Self‑destructive habits clash with true happiness and betray self‑love.

In simple terms: Bad habits hurt happiness and self‑respect.

Key Takeaway

Avoid habits that betray your well‑being.

Themes

self‑love happiness vice

Mood

introspective serious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal habits
  • mental health
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

moral conflict psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit contradicts your own happiness?
  • Can self‑love coexist with vice?
A Different Perspective

Self‑love may be hard to practice when habits are ingrained.

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