Miserable Quote by Ryan Holiday
““The question we must ask for ourselves is: Are we going to be miserable just because other people are?””
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.
Maintain personal emotional independence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace
- social media
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay emotionally independent?
- When do you empathize?
External negativity can still affect mood.