People settle for a level of despair they can tolerate and call it happiness.

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The phrase “people settle for a level of despair they can tolerate and call it happiness” describes the way many people live. Many people have accepted that their lives are less than perfect, so they feel satisfied that they have reached a level of well-being that is tolerable. However, there is nothing wrong with having an unsatisfactory life. The key is to accept this fact and accept it as the norm rather than the exception.

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