"If you ever find happiness by hunting for it, you will find it, as the old woman did her lost spectacles, safe on her own nose all the time"
- Josh Billings
About this Quote
This quote by Josh Billings is a reminder that real joy is typically discovered in the most unexpected places. It suggests that we must not be so focused on looking for joy that we forget to look within ourselves. The quote is a metaphor for the old woman who searched for her lost spectacles, just to discover them on her own nose. This is a reminder that we should not overlook the important things that are right in front of us, as they may be the source of our joy. The quote motivates us to take a step back and appreciate the things we already have, rather than searching for something that may not even exist. It is a pointer that real joy is typically discovered in the most basic of things, which we ought to not ignore the important things that are right in front of us.
This quote is written / told by Josh Billings between April 12, 1818 and October 14, 1885. He was a famous Comedian from USA.
The author also have 58 other quotes.
"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"
