Once more I realized to what an extent earthly happiness is made to the measure of man. It is not a rare bird which we must pursue at one moment in heaven, at the next in our minds. Happiness is a domestic bird found in our own courtyards.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness is not a distant goal but a domestic state found in everyday life.
- In plain terms
- Happiness is right here in your own yard, not somewhere else.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for happiness in your daily life, not in distant dreams.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find joy?
- What are you chasing?
Another view
Some happiness does require change or escape from current circumstances.
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