Quote by Eleanora Duse

The one happiness is to shut one's door upon a little room, with a table before one, and to create to create life in that isolation from life.

The one happiness is to shut one's door upon a little room,

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness lies in finding solitude in a small space, where one can focus on their own thoughts and pursuits. By shutting the door to the outside world, and having a table as a means of unleashing one's creativity, people can create an entire world within that confined area. It emphasizes the idea that sometimes, the most fulfilling moments come from temporarily detaching oneself from the busyness and distractions of the external world, allowing for inner growth and self-expression.

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Happiness

By Eleanora Duse

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