Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Happiness consists in always aspiring perfection, the pause in any level in perfection is the pause of happiness

Happiness consists in always aspiring perfection, the pause

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that happiness is attained by constantly striving for and improving oneself. According to this perspective, true contentment is not found by achieving a certain level of perfection and then ceasing to grow, but rather by continuously pushing oneself to reach new heights. The quote suggests that complacency or stagnation in personal growth and development can disrupt the flow of happiness, emphasizing the importance of ongoing progress and self-improvement.

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