We ought not to extract pernicious honey from poison blossoms of misrepresentation and mendacious half-truth, to pamper the course appetite of bigotry and self-love.
Samuel Taylor ColeridgeRead
The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions - the little, soon forgotten charities of a kiss or a smile, a kind look or heartfelt compliment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life's happiness is found in small, often overlooked moments of kindness and affection.
This quote highlights that the true essence of happiness in life comes from the small gestures we often take for granted, such as a simple smile, a kind word, or a loving embrace. These 'minute fractions' of joy accumulate to create a fulfilling life, reminding us that it is the little acts of kindness that make a significant impact on our overall happiness.
Themes
HappinessKindnessSmileComplimentCharity
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a speech on the importance of small acts of kindness in building community.
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