When writing loses touch with the beautiful surface of the world, it loses its way. You always want to be in touch with how things look and what people say and what they call their dogs.
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Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have got it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True contentment comes from appreciating what you have rather than longing for what you donβt.
This quote suggests that often in life, our true desires are not what we initially think they are. Instead of chasing after what we believe will make us happy, we might find that the things we already have are actually more valuable and fulfilling, especially when we take the time to understand their worth.
Themes
LuckAppreciationContentmentPerspectiveGratitude
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a discussion about the importance of gratitude in one's life.
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