Happiness quote by Ashley Montagu

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The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us
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"The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us"

- Ashley Montagu

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This quote by Ashley Montagu speaks to the idea that happiness is something that we can not always control. It is something that can come unexpectedly and take us by surprise. It is not something that we can necessarily prepare for or take, but rather something that takes us. This speaks with the concept that happiness is something that runs out our control and can come unexpectedly. It is something that we can't always plan for, but when it does come, it can be a fantastic surprise. This quote motivates us to be open up to the moments of happiness that come our way, and to appreciate them when they do. It reminds us that joy is something that can come all of a sudden which we must be open to it when it does.

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Ashley Montagu This quote is written / told by Ashley Montagu between June 28, 1905 and November 26, 1999. He was a famous Scientist from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Happiness. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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