Also Quote by Martin Seligman
“The word 'happiness' always bothered me, partly because it was scientifically unwieldy and meant a lot of different things to different people, and also because it's subjective.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman, 2002
Happiness is a complex, subjective concept that varies across individuals and lacks a single scientific definition.
In simple terms: Happiness means different things to different people.
Recognize personal definitions of happiness.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- mental health counseling
- cross‑cultural research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define happiness for yourself?
- Can a universal metric ever capture personal fulfillment?
Happiness cannot be universally quantified.