Yevgeny ZamyatinHappiness without freedom, or freedom without happiness. There was no third alternative.
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What is the opposite of happiness? In the words of Benjamin Disraeli, “Happiness without freedom or freedom without happiness. There was no third alternative.” We need both the ability to pursue our dreams and the ability to be happy when we succeed. Freedom, which can come from a variety of sources, is necessary for us to pursue these dreams and live life to its fullest. Without freedom, we may spend our time working toward goals that don’t matter and we may even feel miserable while we’re doing it.
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