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Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious
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"Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is"

- Maxim Gorky

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This quote by Maxim Gorky speaks with the concept that joy is often considered granted. When we have it, we do not always recognize its value. We might not appreciate it till it is gone. The quote recommends that when we release happiness, we can see how big and precious it is. It is only when we are without it that we can really comprehend its worth. This quote encourages us to acknowledge and value the joy we have in our lives. It advises us to be grateful for the moments of delight and contentment that we experience. We ought to not take these minutes for approved, however rather savor them and recognize their worth. Joy is a valuable gift, and we should aim to recognize and value it while we have it.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Maxim Gorky between March 16, 1868 and June 18, 1936. He/she was a famous Novelist from Russia. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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