Concerned Quote by Raymond Queneau
“It isn’t happiness I am concerned with but experience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Zazie dans le Métro by Raymond Queneau, 1959
The quote prioritizes lived experience over the pursuit of happiness, suggesting depth of feeling matters more than fleeting joy.
In simple terms: Experience matters more than happiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth, not just pleasure.
Themes
philosophy
experience
values
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- travel
- artistic creation
- relationships
Key Concepts
Existentialism
hedonism
Questions to Reflect On
- What experiences have shaped you more than moments of happiness?
- How do you measure the value of an experience?
A Different Perspective
Happiness can be fleeting and superficial.
