"To live we must conquer incessantly, we must have the courage to be happy"
- Henri Frederic Amiel
About this Quote
This quote by Henri Frederic Amiel speaks with the idea that life is a consistent fight, which we should have the nerve to combat for our own happiness. It is a tip that life is difficult, and that we have to agree to work hard and take risks in order to achieve our objectives. It is a call to action, to be brave as well as to take control of our own lives. It is a suggestion that we have to be willing to put in the effort to make our lives better, and that we have to have the courage to be pleased in spite of the difficulties we deal with. It is a tip that we have to never quit, and that we must make every effort to make the most of our lives. It is a pointer that we need to never ever stop defending what we want, which we must never stop believing in ourselves.
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