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Misery Quote by Matthew Arnold

“Resolve to find thyself; and to know that he who finds himself, loses his misery” quote by Matthew Arnold
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“Resolve to find thyself; and to know that he who finds himself, loses his misery”

Matthew Arnold

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Scholar-Gipsy", 1853

Self‑knowledge eliminates suffering by revealing true nature and dissolving false attachments.

In simple terms: Knowing yourself ends misery.

Key Takeaway

Seek self‑awareness.

Themes

self‑knowledge misery philosophy

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • therapy
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

identity existential insight

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of yourself do you avoid?
  • How does self‑knowledge change your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Self‑knowledge can be painful and destabilizing.

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