Tar De livslognen fra et gennemsnitsmenneske, sa tar De lykken fra ham med det samme.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person who lives an average life will have their happiness taken away immediately.
- In plain terms
- Average life leads to quick loss of happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Don’t rely on ordinary routines for lasting joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly brings lasting happiness?
- Can an average life be fulfilling?
Another view
The statement overizes and may not apply to everyone.
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