The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Deep happiness is serious and weighty rather than lighthearted.
- In plain terms
- True joy is heavy and serious.
- What can you take from it?
- Profound joy carries gravity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is joy always serious?
- How do you distinguish shallow and deep happiness?
Another view
Some deep joys are lighthearted and playful.
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