"Temporary happiness isn't worth long term pain."

Happiness
Temporary happiness isn't worth long term pain.
— Author Unknown
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What this quote means

Some choices feel good now and cost a lot later, like a relationship you know is wrong or a habit you are trying to break. The quote asks you to weigh the short-term high against the long-term pain.

When to share it: For someone tempted to go back to something that hurt them.

Who said it?

The original author is unknown. The line has been shared widely online for years without a confirmed source, so we credit it as Author Unknown rather than guess.

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