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I think every person should be able to enjoy life. Try to decide what you most enjoy doing, and then look around to see if there is a job for which you could prepare yourself that would enable you to continue having this sort of joy.
Linus Pauling
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote emphasizes the importance of pursuing joy in life through suitable work.

Linus Pauling conveys the idea that everyone deserves to enjoy life, and that finding a career aligned with one's passions can enhance that joy. By encouraging individuals to identify their true interests and seek professional paths that allow them to indulge in those activities, he highlights the connection between joy and meaningful work in achieving a fulfilling life.

Themes

JoyWorkPassionCareerLife

In practice

Example use cases

During a motivational speech about career choices.

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