Happiness quote by Douglas William Jerrold

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Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers gardens
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"Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers' gardens"

- Douglas William Jerrold

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This quote by Douglas William Jerrold is highlighting the significance of finding happiness within ourselves and our own lives, rather than searching for it in the lives of others. Jerrold is suggesting that real joy is discovered in the convenience of our own houses, and not in the lives of complete strangers. He is motivating us to concentrate on our own lives and to find delight and contentment within ourselves and our own families. He is likewise recommending that we ought to not compare our lives to those of others, as this can result in feelings of envy and discontentment.

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Douglas William Jerrold This quote is written / told by Douglas William Jerrold between January 3, 1803 and June 8, 1857. He was a famous Dramatist from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Happiness. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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