Quote by Carl Sandburg

The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.

The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness can be found by appreciating and admiring the beauty and value in things or people without coveting or wanting them for oneself. It implies that finding contentment and joy comes from being able to simply enjoy and appreciate things or individuals for what they are, rather than constantly desiring to possess or obtain them. By cultivating a mindset of admiration without the need for ownership, one can find a sense of fulfillment and happiness in the present moment.

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Happiness

By Carl Sandburg

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