It does not suit the world to hear that people who are leading a high life, an enviable life, a privileged life are as miserable most days as anybody else, despite the fact that it must be obvious they would be - given that we are all agreed that money and fame do not bring happiness. Instead the world would prefer to enjoy the idea, against what it knows to be true, that wealth and fame do in fact insulate and protect against misery and it would rather we shut up if we are planning to indicate otherwise.Stephen Fry
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The world might like to believe that life is all about wealth and fame, but really, it’s all about the journey. The destination is the same no matter what you achieve along the way. Sometimes, doing better than others will bring you more happiness, but other times it won’t. And sometimes doing worse than others will help you get to your ultimate goal, but other times it won’t. The important thing is that you pursue your dreams and reach your goals, even when they are at odds with what society thinks you should want.
Source: The Fry Chronicles
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