Quote by Norman Lear

Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of those tiny successes. The big ones come too infrequently. And if you don't collect all these tiny successes, the big ones don't really mean anything.


Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of finding joy in the little moments and achievements that make up our everyday lives. It suggests that true happiness is not solely dependent on major accomplishments, which are rare, but rather on appreciating the small victories along the way. Without acknowledging and valuing these small victories, the significance of the big successes becomes diminished. Therefore, it encourages individuals to recognize the value of the small pleasures and tiny successes that contribute to overall happiness.

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By Norman Lear
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