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When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears a
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"When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment, but soon flits away"

- Anna Pavlova

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In this quote, Anna Pavlova assesses her youth belief that success related to joy. Nevertheless, as she grew older, she realized that joy is short lived and elusive, just like a butterfly. It might briefly appear and bring us happiness, but it rapidly vanishes. This comparison highlights the impermanence of happiness and how it can not be attained through external achievements or product possessions. Rather, true joy originates from within and is not something that can be achieved completely. Pavlova's words act as a tip to value and value the small minutes of happiness that come and go in our lives.

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Anna Pavlova This quote is written / told by Anna Pavlova between February 12, 1881 and January 23, 1931. She was a famous Dancer from Russia. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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