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“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.” quote by Martin Seligman
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“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.”

Martin Seligman

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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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize personal definitions of happiness.

Themes

psychology subjectivity well‑being

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal goal setting
  • mental health counseling
  • cross‑cultural research

Key Concepts

subjective experience scientific measurement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define happiness for yourself?
  • Can a universal metric ever capture personal fulfillment?
A Different Perspective

Happiness cannot be universally quantified.

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