Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
George HerbertRead
There is an hour wherein a man might be happy all his life, could he find it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Happiness can be found in a single moment if we seek it out.
In this quote, George Herbert emphasizes the idea that the essence of happiness is often contained in a fleeting moment. It suggests that if a person could identify and embrace that moment, they could potentially carry that sense of joy throughout their life, highlighting the importance of awareness and mindfulness in our pursuit of happiness.
Themes
HappinessMomentLifeSeekJoy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire someone in a motivational speech about finding joy in daily life.
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