"Happiness is being on the beam with life - to feel the pull of life"
- Agnes Martin
About this Quote
In this quote, Agnes Martin is revealing her belief that true happiness originates from being in harmony with life. She uses the metaphor of being "on the beam" to describe this state of positioning and balance. To her, happiness is not just about feeling great or having favorable experiences, however rather about feeling connected to the essence of life itself. Martin likewise points out "the pull of life," which recommends a sense of purpose and direction. This quote encourages us to accept life and its natural circulation, rather than trying to manage or resist it. It advises us that real happiness originates from being in sync with the world around us.
This quote is written / told by Agnes Martin between March 22, 1912 and December 16, 2004. She was a famous Artist from Canada.
The author also have 5 other quotes.
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"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"