More company increases happiness, but does not lighten or

More company increases happiness, but does not lighten or diminish misery.

📖 Thomas Traherne

🌍 British | 👨‍💼 Clergyman

🎂 October 10, 1674

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The quote suggests that while social interactions and companionship can enhance our overall happiness, they do not necessarily alleviate or intensify our more profound struggles or suffering. It highlights the idea that external factors like company can influence our mood positively, but there are internal depths of misery that remain unaffected by companionship. Recognizing this can help us balance our pursuit of social connections with other means of personal growth and healing. True well-being may require addressing our inner emotional landscapes independent of our external circumstances.

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