"凡是对人性知之甚少而试图通过改变其他事物来寻求幸福的人，除了改变自己的性情外，都将在徒劳无益的努力中浪费一生。"
— Samuel Johnson
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Trying to find happiness by changing things around you, like your job, home, or even other people, usually doesn't work. Happiness comes from within, from changing your own attitude and outlook on life. Imagine someone who is always unhappy at work. They might think, "If I just get a new job, I'll be happy." But when they get a new job, they still feel unhappy. The problem isn't the job, but their own negative mindset. By working on their own attitude—learning to appreciate what they have and finding joy in small things—they can find true happiness. So, instead of focusing on external changes, people should focus on improving their inner self.
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