A man must love a thing very much if he not only practices it without any hope of fame and money, but even... without any hope of doing it well.
Oliver HerfordRead
Some take their gold in minted mold, and some in harps thereafter, but give me mine in bubbles fine and keep the change in laughter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the idea that true wealth comes from joy and laughter rather than material possessions.
Oliver Herford's quote conveys the notion that while some people value tangible wealth (like gold), others find their greatest riches in the joys of life, such as laughter and happiness. The metaphor of 'bubbles fine' suggests that these joys are delicate and ephemeral, but they bring immense satisfaction and fulfillment, emphasizing that laughter is more valuable than any physical treasure.
Themes
HappinessLaughterWealthJoyLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a speech about finding joy in life rather than chasing material wealth.
More from Oliver Herford
All quotes βSimilar quotes
Sometimes you do have to laugh to keep from crying. And sometimes the world feels all right and good and kind of like it's becoming nice again around you. And you realize it, and realize how happy you are in it, and you just gotta laugh.
Jacqueline WoodsonRead
Thereβs a difference between thinking you deserve to be happy and knowing that you are worthy of being happy. Your being alive makes worthiness your birthright. You alone are enough.
Oprah WinfreyRead
Things that really matter are the things that gold can't buy, so let's have another cup o' coffee and let's have another piece o' pie.
Irving BerlinRead
When you go home, fill the house with joy so that the light of it will stream out the windows and doors and illuminate even the darkness. It is just as easy that way as any in the world.
Robert Green IngersollRead
The ultimate happiness is doing nothing.
ZhuangziRead
Each nationality contains its centre of happiness within itself, as a bullet the centre of gravity.
Johann Gottfried HerderRead