Quote by Margaret Oliphant

What happiness is there which is not purchased with more or less of pain?

What happiness is there which is not purchased with more or

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness cannot be achieved without experiencing some level of pain or suffering. It implies that the journey towards happiness often involves overcoming obstacles or making sacrifices. In other words, happiness is not easily attained and requires some form of effort or struggle. This quote emphasizes the idea that the price of happiness is often paid through enduring discomfort or adversities, and that without the contrast of pain, true happiness may not be fully appreciated or valued.

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Happiness

By Margaret Oliphant

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