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Happiness Quote by Sebastian Horsley

“I have wanted only one thing to make me happy. That thing is everything.” quote by Sebastian Horsley
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“I have wanted only one thing to make me happy. That thing is everything.”

Sebastian Horsley

About This Quote

Source Interview: "Sebastian Horsley: The Art of Desire" (BBC Radio 4, 2003)

Happiness is pursued as an all‑encompassing goal, suggesting that fulfillment is found in total immersion rather than partial gains.

In simple terms: Want everything to be happy.

Key Takeaway

Seek total fulfillment, not fragments.

Themes

desire happiness totality philosophy existential

Mood

reflective longing

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal goal setting
  • life coaching
  • creative projects
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

hedonism existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it possible to be happy with everything?
  • What does “everything” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Total pursuit can lead to burnout or disappointment.

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