I believe that happiness consists in having a destiny in keeping with our abilities. Our desires are things of the moment, often harmful even to ourselves; but our abilities are permanent, and their demands never cease.


Reflections on Suicide (1813)

Anne Louise Germaine de Staël Quotes

I believe that happiness consists in having a destiny in keeping with our abilities. Our desires are things of the moment, often harmful even to...

I believe that happiness consists in having a destiny in keeping with our abilities. Our desires are things of the moment, often harmful even to...

I believe that happiness consists in having a destiny in keeping with our abilities. Our desires are things of the moment, often harmful even to...

I believe that happiness consists in having a destiny in keeping with our abilities. Our desires are things of the moment, often harmful even to...