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How easy to be amiable in the midst of happiness and success
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"How easy to be amiable in the midst of happiness and success"

- William Ellery Channing

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This quote by William Ellery Channing talks to the idea that it is simple to be kind and generous when life is working out. When we are surrounded by happiness and success, it is simple to be in an excellent state of mind and to be kind to those around us. It is easy to be generous with our time, energy, and resources when we are feeling excellent and have plenty to share. However, it is far more challenging to be pleasant when life is difficult and we are having a hard time. It takes an unique type of strength and strength to be kind and generous when we are feeling down and out. This quote reminds us that it is essential to be kind and generous even when life is hard, as it is in those minutes that we need it the most.

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William Ellery Channing This quote is written / told by William Ellery Channing between April 7, 1780 and October 2, 1842. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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