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Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didnt know you left open
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"Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open"

- John Barrymore

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This quote suggests that happiness can come unexpectedly and without warning. It suggests that we can open ourselves approximately happiness without even realizing it. We might not be actively looking for joy, but it can still find its way into our lives. It can originate from the smallest of things, such as a kind word from a stranger or a beautiful sunset. It can likewise come from the most unexpected places, such as a tight spot or a challenging job. The quote motivates us to be open to the possibility of happiness, even when we do not believe it's possible. It reminds us that we can create our own happiness, even if we don't understand it. We can unlock to happiness by being open to new experiences, taking dangers, and being kind to ourselves and others. Happiness can be discovered in the most unanticipated locations, and we need to be open to the possibility of it slipping in through a door we didn't understand we left open.

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John Barrymore This quote is written / told by John Barrymore between February 15, 1882 and May 29, 1942. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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