Quote by Anna Pavlova

When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment, but soon flits away.

When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, as a child, believed that success was synonymous with happiness. However, they later realized that happiness is transient, akin to a butterfly that fleetingly brings joy before moving on. The quote implies that the pursuit of success alone does not guarantee long-lasting happiness and highlights the ephemeral nature of happiness, encouraging individuals to seek contentment in more enduring sources rather than relying solely on external achievements.

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Happiness

By Anna Pavlova

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