Happiness is a state of mind, a choice, a way of living; it is not something to be achieved, it is something to be experienced.

About This Quote

Nobel Laureate and author, John Steinbeck, said, “Happiness is a state of mind.” In this quote he is explaining the importance of taking control of your happiness. He is saying that it doesn’t exist on its own and you can’t just sit back and wait to experience it. He also points out that happiness is something we create by our choices and we can choose to be happy or not.

Source: Unapologetically You: Reflections On Life And The Human Experience

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