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“There is no better feeling than the feeling that I have done something right. That feeling comes so rarely and is so fleeting that I can never really enjoy it. So in a way, it's not a good feeling at all.” quote by John S. Hall
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“There is no better feeling than the feeling that I have done something right. That feeling comes so rarely and is so fleeting that I can never really enjoy it. So in a way, it's not a good feeling at all.”

John S. Hall

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Uncertainty, 2018

Rare moments of feeling right are fleeting, making true satisfaction elusive and paradoxical.

In simple terms: Good feelings are brief.

Key Takeaway

Seek lasting fulfillment.

Themes

satisfaction impermanence psychology

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • mental health
  • goal setting

Key Concepts

mindfulness value systems

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lasting values sustain you?
  • How can you create enduring meaning?
A Different Perspective

Transient joy can lead to disappointment.

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