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To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness
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"To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness"

- John Dewey

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John Dewey's quote speaks with the significance of discovering one's purpose in life and having the chance to pursue it. He recommends that the key to happiness is to discover what one is best fit to do and after that to find a way to do it. This might imply finding a job that a person is enthusiastic about, or a hobby that brings happiness and fulfillment. It could likewise imply finding a way to make a distinction on the planet, whether through volunteer work or activism. Whatever it is, the key is to discover something that brings a sense of function and complete satisfaction. By doing this, one can find true joy. Dewey's quote is a pointer that it is necessary to make the effort to find what one is best fit to do and after that to find a way to make it take place.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Dewey between October 20, 1859 and June 1, 1952. He/she was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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