Caprice Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
“We seek our happiness outside ourselves, and in the opinion of men we know to be flatterers, insincere, unjust, full of envy, caprice and prejudice.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Les Caractères, 1688
People often look for happiness in external validation, but such sources are unreliable and biased.
In simple terms: Seeking happiness from others is flawed.
Key Takeaway
Find inner sources of fulfillment.
Themes
happiness
validation
trust
self‑worth
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career
- social media
- self‑improvement
Key Concepts
philosophy
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly makes you happy?
- How can you rely less on others' opinions?
A Different Perspective
External approval can be fleeting.
![“Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]” quote by Tacitus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/51a/tacitus-1552_enemies_flatterers-are-the-worst-kind-of-enemies_563692.jpg)
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
