Who said “Many persons have a wrong of idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained…”?

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Helen Keller. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceHelen Keller's Journal: 1936-1937 (1938), p. 57

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“Many persons have a wrong of idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.”
VerifiedHelen Keller's Journal: 1936-1937 (1938), p. 57 · evidenceHappiness

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Keller, H. (n.d.). Many persons have a wrong of idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21004-many-persons-have-a-wrong-of-idea-of/

MLA

Keller, Helen. “Many persons have a wrong of idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21004-many-persons-have-a-wrong-of-idea-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Keller, Helen. “Many persons have a wrong of idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21004-many-persons-have-a-wrong-of-idea-of/.