Quote by Samuel Johnson

To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the highest human felicity.

To strive with difficulties, and to conquer them, is the hig

Summary

This quote suggests that the greatest happiness humans can experience is found in the act of facing and overcoming challenges. It emphasizes the idea that individuals should not shy away from difficult circumstances, but rather embrace them as opportunities for growth and achievement. By actively engaging with obstacles and ultimately succeeding in overcoming them, humans can achieve a sense of immense fulfillment and joy. This quote promotes the idea that overcoming difficulties is not just a means to an end, but an essential aspect of a fulfilled and meaningful life.

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Difficulty Mankind

By Samuel Johnson

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