Happiness is not about what you have but what you can do without.

Anonymous
About This Quote

It is a common misconception that happiness is about having a lot of material things or a happy life. Happiness, according to the author of this quote, is not about having a lot of things but rather being able to do without them when necessary. In other words, happiness comes from being able to do without things when you don’t need them. This is true for anyone who has ever been truly happy.

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