All the same, there is a difficulty. I should like him to be happy in heaven here, But he cannot come by wishing. Only by being already at home here.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness in heaven here requires being at home, not just wishing.
- In plain terms
- You can't wish to be happy; you must be at home.
- What can you take from it?
- True happiness comes from belonging, not wishing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does being at home mean?
- Is wishing enough for happiness?
Another view
It simplifies the complex nature of happiness.
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