Philosophy · Optimism is will
What did the philosopher Alain say about happiness?
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The French philosopher Alain wrote that pessimism is a mood, and optimism is an act of will. Bad moods come from the body: a cramped posture, a tired day, the rain. So don't argue with them. Stretch, smile, walk, and the mood follows. For Alain, being happy is not luck. It is a duty we owe to others.
