"I'm as happy a man as any in the world, for the whole world seems to smile upon me!"
- Samuel Smiles
About this Quote
This quote by Samuel Smiles talks to the delight and contentment that he feels in his life. He is revealing his thankfulness for the good luck that has come his way, and the fact that the world seems to be smiling upon him. He is glad for the blessings he has actually gotten, and is content with his life. He is likewise revealing his gratitude for the people in his life who have actually supported him and assisted him to achieve his goals. He is grateful for the chances he has actually been offered, and mores than happy with the life he has created for himself. He is grateful for the delight and happiness that he has experienced, and is content with the life he has been provided. He is expressing his joy and gratitude for the world around him, and is glad for the good luck that has actually come his way.
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