I put the question directly to myself: "Suppose that all your objects in life were realized; that all the changes in institutions and opinions which you are looking forward to could be completely effected at this very instant: would this be a great joy and happiness to you?" And an irrepressible self-consciousness distinctly answered, "No! —John Stuart Mill More about this quote Tags: change self happiness joy opinions self-consciousness Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email