Quote of André Gide - We call 'happiness' a certain set...
Biography - André Gide:
French author. Nobel Prize in Literature (1947).
Born: 1869 - Died: 1951
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1869 - Died: 1951
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
We call 'happiness' a certain set of circumstances that makes joy possible. But we call joy that state of mind and emotions that needs nothing to feel happy.
Translation
(French)
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Quotes for: joy
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André Gide also said...
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