G.k. ChestertonUnhappy! of course you'll be unhappy. Who the devil are you that you shouldn't be unhappy, like the mother that bore you?
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The quote is a good one for saying that the best thing about being human is that we are allowed to feel unhappy. It is natural to be unhappy, no matter what you have. When you are happy, you are living up to your potential. When you are unhappy, it means that you have not yet reached your full potential. Therefore, instead of wishing for unhappiness, focus on happiness.
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