Quote by John Lubbock

Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like the violin.

Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like the violin.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that happiness is not a passive state but rather an active practice. Similar to learning and practicing an instrument like the violin, we need to constantly work on cultivating and maintaining happiness in our lives. It suggests that happiness is not merely a fleeting feeling, but rather a skill that requires dedication, effort, and consciousness. Just as playing the violin requires practice to improve, happiness requires continuous work, self-reflection, and the adoption of positive habits and mindset to truly experience and sustain it.

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Happiness

By John Lubbock

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