"The belief that unhappiness is selfless and happiness is selfish is misguided. It's more selfless to act happy. It takes energy, generosity, and discipline to be unfailingly lighthearted, yet everyone takes the happy person for granted. No one is careful of his feelings or tries to keep his spirits high. He seems self-sufficient; he becomes a cushion for others. And because happiness seems unforced, that person usually gets no credit."

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About Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin is an American author and speaker known for writing on habits, happiness, and human nature. She is known for books including The Happiness Project and Better Than Before.

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