Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

Happy is said to be the family which can eat onions together. They are, for the time being, separate, from the world, and have a harmony of aspiration.


Happy is said to be the family which can eat onions together

Summary

This quote suggests that a family who can come together and enjoy a simple and humble meal of onions is considered happy. The act of eating onions together symbolizes unity and being content with what they have, as onions are seen as a basic and affordable food. By focusing on their shared experience and having a common goal or aspiration, the family finds a sense of harmony and detachment from the rest of the world's materialistic desires, thereby experiencing true happiness within their own circle.

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Family
By Charles Dudley Warner
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