Quote by Chinese Proverb

If you want happiness for an hour -- take a nap. If you want happiness for a day -- go fishing. If you want happiness for a month -- get married. If you want happiness for a year -- inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime -- help someone else.

If you want happiness for an hour -- take a nap. If you want

Summary

This quote suggests that the duration and source of happiness vary. Short-term happiness can be found in simple pleasures like taking a nap or engaging in a leisure activity like fishing. Finding happiness in the long-term requires deeper satisfaction through commitments like marriage or material gains. However, true and lasting happiness is achieved by selflessly helping others, highlighting the importance of altruism and meaningful connections in bringing enduring fulfillment and contentment throughout one's lifetime.

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