"He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy"
- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
About this Quote
This quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe talks to the concept that true happiness originates from within. It suggests that when we take pleasure in the procedure of doing something, and in the outcomes of our efforts, we can find satisfaction and happiness. This idea is echoed in the ancient Greek theorist Aristotle's principle of eudaimonia, which emphasizes the value of finding fulfillment in our activities. By getting a kick out of the process of doing something, and in the outcomes of our efforts, we can find a sense of complete satisfaction and happiness. This quote encourages us to take pleasure in our work and to value the outcomes of our efforts. It reminds us that true happiness originates from within, and that we can find satisfaction and joy in the process of doing something and in the results of our efforts.
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