Happiness quote by Arnold Bennett

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"Happiness includes chiefly the idea of satisfaction after full honest effort. No one can possibly be satisfied and no one can be happy who feels that in some paramount affairs he failed to take up the challenge of life"

- Arnold Bennett

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This quote by Arnold Bennett speaks to the concept that real joy is only achievable through effort and dedication. He suggests that no one can be genuinely satisfied or delighted if they do not put in the effort to handle the challenges of life. Bennett implies that joy is not something that is just given, but rather something that is earned through sincere effort. He encourages us to take on the challenges of life and to strive for satisfaction, as this is the crucial to true joy. This quote works as a tip that we should put in the effort to attain our objectives and to take advantage of our lives.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Arnold Bennett between May 27, 1867 and March 27, 1931. He/she was a famous Novelist from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Happiness. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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