Happiness means knowing how to limit some needs which only diminish us, and being open to the many different possibilities which life can offer.

Pope Francis
Happiness means knowing how to limit some needs which only...
Happiness means knowing how to limit some needs which only...
Happiness means knowing how to limit some needs which only...
Happiness means knowing how to limit some needs which only...
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Happiness means knowing how to limit some needs which only diminish us, and being open to the many different possibilities which life can offer. This quote is a great way of showing why we should be happy. If we always try to fulfill all of our needs we will never be happy. Happiness comes from giving up things that aren’t important and focusing on other things that will bring us happiness.

Source: Laudato Si: On The Care Of Our Common Home

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