"happiness lies not in satisfying all our desires, but in separating the chaff from the wheat."
2007-03-24 03:14:02 · 6 answers · asked by *lovemakestheworldgoround* 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Happiness is not material satisfaction, but knowing the difference between good and evil.
2007-03-24 06:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you separate the wheat from the chaff, you select what is useful or valuable and reject what is useless or worthless.
It doesn't mean going after everything we like, but being able to distinguish what is helpful or good for us from what is not.
An example would be smoking; happiness does not come from the high that a cigarette provides, but from realizing that quitting smoking will add years to a life, help give overall energy and improve your smell and attractiveness.
2007-03-24 10:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by blakesleefam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, you cannot really satisfy ALL your desires as newer desires keep cropping up.
Let's say you DO manage to do it, then life would be boring, unchallenging & tasteless... like chaff.
Satisfying your really important desires - the ones that give you the greatest sense of satisfaction - is like the wheat. Useful & healthy.
2007-03-24 13:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Greatscope 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happiness doesn't come with material things, but happiness is knowing the truth from all the lies.
2007-03-24 11:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe in order for all mankind to be truly happy we have to accept the good & the bad things that come into our lifes. Also, it's how we deal with the good & the bad as it enters our life. .
2007-03-24 10:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by simplesimon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that one should know a person's inner-self rather than the outward appearances only. So you should be able to find out who really likes you for your real self rather than the outward appearances only
2007-03-24 10:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋