“Others may know pleasure, but pleasure is not happiness. It has no more importance than a shadow following a man.”
— Muhammad Ali
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People often enjoy fun activities or feel good in certain moments, but these moments of fun don't always bring true joy. Real happiness goes deeper than just feeling good for a short time. Imagine eating your favorite dessert—it might taste great and make you smile while you're eating it, but that feeling doesn't last long. True happiness, on the other hand, is like having good friends or a loving family; it stays with you and provides lasting comfort and joy. Like a shadow that follows you wherever you go but isn't really part of you, brief moments of pleasure come and go without creating real, lasting contentment. To find real happiness, focus on meaningful connections and personal growth rather than just seeking pleasurable experiences.
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