Quote by Rachel Field

Too much good fortune can make you smug and unaware. Happiness should be like an oasis, the greener for the desert that surrounds it.

Too much good fortune can make you smug and unaware. Happine

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This quote emphasizes the idea that having too much good fortune or success can lead to arrogance and a lack of self-awareness. It suggests that true happiness should be cherished and appreciated, similar to an oasis in a desert. The contrast between the oasis and the surrounding desert emphasizes the importance of adversity and challenges in appreciating and recognizing the value of happiness. It suggests that happiness is best appreciated and enjoyed when it is not taken for granted and stands out amidst difficult times.

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