Happiness Quote by William Ury
““The lesson . . . ,” Gilbert says, “is that our longings and our worries are both to some degree overblown because we have within us the capacity to manufacture the very commodity we are constantly chasing.” As Gilbert’s research suggests, we may think that happiness is something to be pursued outside us, but it is actually something that we make inside.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Getting to Yes, 1991
Our desires and anxieties are often exaggerated because we overlook our internal ability to create the happiness we seek.
In simple terms: Happiness is made inside, not chased outside.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner resources for fulfillment.
Themes
psychology
self-help
mindset
contentment
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
self-improvement
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy sessions
- mindfulness practice
- goal setting
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
self-efficacy
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal resources can you develop to feel happier?
- How do you differentiate between realistic goals and overblown desires?
A Different Perspective
External pursuits can still be valuable if balanced with internal development.
