Good to be merry and wise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is good to be cheerful and wise.
- In plain terms
- Combine happiness with wisdom.
- What can you take from it?
- Be joyful but also sensible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you happy and wise?
- How do you balance them?
Another view
It is vague on how to achieve both.
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