Happiness Quotes
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."— Oscar Wilde
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Meaning of this quote
The joke distinguishes people whose presence brings pleasure from those whose departure does.
Key takeaway:
Consider how your conduct affects a gathering.
Origin of the quote
A circulating joke incorrectly credited to Wilde.
Who actually said this?
Likely misattributedQuote Investigator finds no substantive Wilde evidence and documents later anonymous versions. The original coiner is not established.
