Quote by Phillips Brooks

Happiness is the natural flower of duty.

Happiness is the natural flower of duty.

Summary

This quote suggests that when we fulfill our duties and responsibilities, it leads to a state of happiness. It implies that happiness is not something that can be achieved through selfish pursuits or by solely seeking personal pleasure, but rather through taking action and doing what is expected of us. Thus, by fulfilling our obligations and acting in accordance with our responsibilities, we are able to experience genuine happiness that arises naturally as a result.

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