“Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to children, and by children to adults.”
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Szasz, T. (n.d.). Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to children, and by children to adults. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21110-happiness-is-an-imaginary-condition-formerly-attributed-by/
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Szasz, Thomas. “Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to children, and by children to adults.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21110-happiness-is-an-imaginary-condition-formerly-attributed-by/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Szasz, Thomas. “Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to children, and by children to adults.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/21110-happiness-is-an-imaginary-condition-formerly-attributed-by/.