Quote by Henry Miller

There is the happiness which comes from creative effort. The joy of dreaming, creating, building, whether in painting a picture, writing an epic, singing a song, composing a symphony, devising new invention, creating a vast industry.

There is the happiness which comes from creative effort. The

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This quote suggests that there is a unique happiness that comes from engaging in creative endeavors. The act of dreaming, creating, and building something, whether it be in the form of art, music, invention, or industry, brings immense joy. It highlights the satisfaction one can derive from the process of expressing oneself, developing new ideas, and contributing to the world through their creative efforts.

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