Alain De BottonWhat we seek, at the deepest level, is inwardly to resemble, rather than physically to possess, the objects and places that touch us through their beauty.
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We seek to become like those we love and we seek to be at peace with the world. When we actually achieve this, we are living a life of true beauty.
Source: The Architecture Of Happiness
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