What is the odds so long as the fire of soul is kindled at the taper of conwiviality, and the wing of friendship never moults a feather! What is the odds so long as the spirit is expanded by means of rosy wine, and the present moment is the least happiest of our existence!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friendship and joy matter more than everything else if they keep the spirit alive in the present moment.
- In plain terms
- As long as you have friends and fun, you have happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Value friendship and the present moment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters most in life?
- How to find happiness?
Another view
Material stability is also needed for lasting well-being.
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