Tout bonheur est un chef-d'oeuvre: la moindre erreur le fausse, la moindre hesitation l'altere, la moindre lourdeur le depare, la moindre sottise l'abetit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness is like a masterpiece that can be ruined by the smallest mistake or hesitation.
- In plain terms
- Joy is very delicate and can be spoiled easily by small errors.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect happiness by avoiding unnecessary doubts or careless actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is perfect happiness worth the effort to maintain?
Another view
Sometimes small imperfections make happiness more authentic and lasting.
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