Folk Quotes
Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.
"Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
A chosen outlook may influence happiness, though circumstances also matter. The maxim stresses attitude in a humorous generalization.
Key takeaway:
Notice which parts of your outlook you can adjust.
Origin of the quote
A proverb attributed to Lincoln in accounts published after his death.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedQuote Investigator documents the attribution’s history and weak evidence. The exact posted version is not authenticated as Lincoln’s.
