Quote by Maxim Gorky

Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.

Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands

Summary

This quote suggests that we often underestimate the value and significance of happiness when we have it. When we possess happiness, it may seem ordinary and insignificant. However, by losing or letting go of it, we realize the true worth and magnitude of happiness. It implies that we should not take happiness for granted and appreciate its importance in our lives.

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