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Doing nothing is happiness for children and misery for old men
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"Doing nothing is happiness for children and misery for old men"

- Victor Hugo

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Victor Hugo's quote talks to the concept that the requirements and also desires of people change as they age. For children, the happiness of doing nothing gives happiness. They can invest their days playing, checking out, and also daydreaming without really feeling the need to be productive. On the various other hand, for older individuals, not doing anything can be a source of misery. They might feel a feeling of sense of guilt or remorse for not being efficient, or they may feel a sense of isolation or dullness. This quote serves as a pointer that we need to value the various phases of life as well as the various demands that include them. We must strive to discover delight in the present moment, whatever age we are.

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Victor Hugo This quote is written / told by Victor Hugo between February 26, 1802 and May 22, 1885. He was a famous Author from France. The author also have 131 other quotes.

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