What we really want to do is serve happiness. We want everyone to be happy, never unhappy even for a moment. We want the animals to be happy. The happiness of every living thing is what we want.
Agnes MartinRead
The small things of life were often so much bigger than the great things . . . the trivial pleasure like cooking, one's home, little poems especially sad ones, solitary walks, funny things seen and overheard.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The small joys in life often hold more significance than grand achievements.
This quote by Barbara Pym highlights the importance of appreciating the small, often overlooked aspects of life that bring joy and fulfillment. It suggests that while great accomplishments may seem important, it is the simple pleasures, like cooking, enjoying a cozy home, writing poetry, taking solitary walks, and experiencing humor in daily life, that truly enrich our existence.
Themes
Small ThingsHappinessJoySimple PleasuresAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about finding joy in everyday life.
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