Quote by Arnold Bennett

Happiness includes chiefly the idea of satisfaction after full honest effort. No one can possibly be satisfied and no one can be happy who feels that in some paramount affairs he failed to take up the challenge of life.

Happiness includes chiefly the idea of satisfaction after fu

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This quote emphasizes the importance of personal satisfaction and effort in attaining happiness. It suggests that true happiness comes from feeling fulfilled after putting in honest and wholehearted effort. The quote also suggests that individuals cannot be truly satisfied or happy if they believe they have failed to meet the challenges presented in life. It implies that embracing life's trials and giving one's best effort is essential for experiencing happiness and contentment.

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