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Instead of asking How much damage will the work in question bring about? why not ask How much good? How much joy?
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"Instead of asking 'How much damage will the work in question bring about?' why not ask 'How much good? How much joy?'"

- Henry Miller

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Henry Miller's quote encourages us to think more favorably and optimistically. He suggests that rather of concentrating on the prospective damage that a specific work might bring, we need to instead concentrate on the possible great and happiness that it might bring. This quote motivates us to think about the possible advantages of a certain work, rather than the possible downsides. It motivates us to think of the potential favorable outcomes of our actions, rather than the possible unfavorable ones. By doing this, we can create a more favorable and positive outlook on life. This quote encourages us to consider the prospective excellent that our work can bring, instead of the potential damage it may cause. It encourages us to focus on the prospective happiness that our work can bring, instead of the prospective damage it may trigger. By doing this, we can develop a more favorable and optimistic outlook on life.

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Henry Miller This quote is written / told by Henry Miller between December 26, 1891 and June 7, 1980. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 78 other quotes.

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