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That is happiness to be dissolved into something complete and great
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"That is happiness; to be dissolved into something complete and great"

- Willa Cather

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This quote speaks to the concept of discovering pleasure in becoming part of something larger than oneself. It suggests that real joy comes from being soaked up into something that is higher than the individual. This could indicate being part of a larger community, a cause, or a motion. It could likewise imply belonging to a larger spiritual or religious custom. In any case, the idea is that real joy comes from being part of something larger than oneself. This could suggest quiting a few of one's private identity in order to enter into something greater. It might likewise indicate compromising some of one's own desires in order to contribute to something bigger. In either case, the idea is that true joy comes from being part of something bigger than oneself.

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Willa Cather This quote is written / told by Willa Cather between December 7, 1873 and April 24, 1947. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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