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“The question we must ask for ourselves is: Are we going to be miserable just because other people are?” quote by Ryan Holiday
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““The question we must ask for ourselves is: Are we going to be miserable just because other people are?””

Ryan Holiday

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Daily Stoic”, 2020

We should not let others’ misery dictate our own happiness.

In simple terms: Don’t be miserable because others are.

Key Takeaway

Maintain personal emotional independence.

Themes

happiness empathy self‑control

Mood

calm thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • social media
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

Stoicism emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay emotionally independent?
  • When do you empathize?
A Different Perspective

External negativity can still affect mood.

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